The Health Belief Model

question 21

Multiple Choice

The health belief model

• A) recognizes that sometimes patients can't follow medical advice because they lack transportation to clinics or face other practical barriers.
• B) assumes that patients can make reasonable judgments about whether they should follow medical advice.
• C) recognizes that medical advice can sometimes be harmful.
• D) recognizes that sometimes patients can't afford to buy prescribed medications.
• E) assumes noncompliance with medical occurs solely because of patients' attitudes and beliefs.

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Definitions:

Polarization Theory

A theory suggesting that groups tend to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Risky Shift Theory

suggests that people in groups tend to make riskier decisions compared to when making decisions alone due to diffused responsibility.

Prediscussion Judgments

Initial opinions and decisions held by individuals before engaging in a group discussion, which can influence the group's final decision-making process.

Voice Effect

A phenomenon where expressing one's opinions or grievances can lead to feelings of satisfaction or being heard, even if no actual change occurs.