In the Health Belief Model, the Belief That Relates to Whether

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the health belief model, the belief that relates to whether an individual faces obstacles to health-enhancing behaviors is

• A) perceived susceptibility.
• B) perceived severity.
• C) perceived benefits.
• D) perceived barriers.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release corticoids and small amounts of the sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

The endocrine gland located in the brain that releases hormones that activate other endocrine glands as well as growth hormone; often called the “master gland.”

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.