Which of the Theories or Models Below Proposes That People

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the theories or models below proposes that people base their behavior choices on five primary considerations: whether they will be adversely affected if they do not change, if those effects will be considerable, if change would prevent the ill effects, if change is worth the effort it requires, and if a novel or eye-opening occurrence moves them to action?

• A) Social cognitive theory
• B) Health belief model
• C) Transtheoretical model
• D) Theory of reasoned action

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Definitions:

Serious Consequences

Outcomes that have significant impact, often negative, on an individual's life or on broader societal norms and values.

Biological Category

Classifications within the biological sciences based on shared characteristics or functions, such as species or genus.

Race

A social construct that categorizes humans based on physical characteristics, ancestry, historical affiliation, or shared culture.

Precision Medicine

An approach to disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person.