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
