A model that describes the influence of an individual's thinking about a health behavior, including benefits, barriers, seriousness, and susceptibility, is best called:
A) The Health Belief Model.
B) Social Cognitive Theory.
C) Transtheoretical Stages of Change Theory.
D) The Ecological Model of Health Behavior.

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The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a psychological model that attempts to explain and predict health behaviors by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals. It specifically considers an individual's perceptions of the benefits and barriers to taking action, the seriousness of a health issue, and their susceptibility to the issue as key factors influencing health behavior decisions.

A Model That Describes the Influence of an Individual's Thinking