Today, Virtually All Psychologists Accept That Psychological Characteristics, Such as Intelligence

question 6

Multiple Choice

Today, virtually all psychologists accept that psychological characteristics, such as intelligence, emotion, and personality:

• A)are influenced by genetic factors
• B)are determined almost exclusively by experience
• C)are hardwired into the brain during early development
• D)can be linked to specific cells or structures within the brain

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Definitions:

Health Belief Model

A mental framework designed to understand and forecast health-related actions by examining the personal attitudes and convictions of people.

Perceived Susceptibility

An individual's belief regarding their risk of experiencing a negative event or condition.

Perceived Severity

An individual's belief regarding the extent of harm that a particular health issue or disease can cause.

Perceived Benefits

The advantages or positive outcomes that an individual believes they will gain from a certain behavior or action.