Which Theory of Consumer Health Behavior Was Developed by Social

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which theory of consumer health behavior was developed by social psychologists as a means of explaining why people in high-risk groups failed to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease?

• A) Theory of reasoned action
• B) Social learning theory
• C) Health belief model
• D) Theory of trying

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Definitions:

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses, microscopic organisms that invade living cells and replicate, often leading to illness.

Bacterial Infections

Diseases caused by harmful bacteria which can lead to various health problems, depending on the area of the body affected.

T Lymphocytes

A form of white blood cell crucial for cell-mediated immune responses.

Telomeres

Protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten with cell division and are associated with aging and cellular lifespan.