Which Model/theory Is the Following Statement Most Consistent With? "I'm

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Multiple Choice

Which model/theory is the following statement most consistent with? "I'm at risk of several weight-related disorders and want to start eating healthier as well as exercising - this will be good for my health and I will probably start feeling better pretty quickly. Within the next couple of weeks, I'm going to limit take-out to only once a week and will go on walks, and within a few months, I'll progress to cooking my own meals at least three days a week and my walks will start to turn into jogs."

• A) The Health Belief Model
• B) Protection Motivation Model
• C) The Theory of Reasoned Action
• D) The Theory of Planned Behavior
• E) The Transtheoretical Model

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Definitions:

Metalinguistic Awareness

The capacity to contemplate and analyze the essence and roles of language.

Overregularization

A language development error where children apply regular grammatical rules too widely, leading to incorrect verbal forms or constructions.

Evolutionary Adaptation

Changes in biological traits of organisms over generations, enhancing their survival and reproduction in specific environments.

Heuristic Fallacies

Erroneous conclusions or judgments formed based on simplified cognitive strategies rather than careful analysis.