Author Question: Rosenstock's health-belief model makes some assumptions. One exception to these is that people's ... (Read 63 times)

lracut11

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
Rosenstock's health-belief model makes some assumptions. One exception to these is that people's decisions about health-related behaviors are guided by ____.
 
  a. a perception of the seriousness of a specific illness
  b. statistics outlining the probability of contracting a specific illness
  c. the belief that a particular practice will reduce the threat of a specific illness
  d. a perception of a personal threat of contracting a specific illness

Question 2

Scott loves to eat Chinese food, but he fears that Chinese restaurants prepare their food with MSG, which he believes is potentially harmful. He believes that if he stops eating restaurant Chinese food, he will be healthier. According to the health-belief model, what other factor is necessary for Scott to stop eating Chinese food?
 
  a. a support network
  b. a plan of action
  c. self-efficacy
  d. dispositional optimism



durant1234

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library