Statement A: Some studies of HBM have found no role of perceived susceptibility, indicating that its constructs are unspecific and thus making it difficult to be tested.
Statement B: HBM focuses on synthetic truth that can be known through exploration and testing.
A) Statement A is true and statement B is false.
B) Statement A is false and statement B is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Statement A is true because some studies have indeed found that perceived susceptibility does not always play a significant role in predicting health behaviors, suggesting limitations in the specificity of HBM constructs. Statement B is false because HBM (Health Belief Model) is based on psychological constructs rather than synthetic truths, which are typically associated with empirical or scientific exploration.

Statement A: Some Studies of HBM Have Found No Role