When a person stops smoking because they recently had close friend die of lung cancer, which construct of the Health Belief Model is this consistent with?
A) Perceived Barriers
B) Perceived Susceptibility
C) Perceived Benefits
D) Perceived Seriousness

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Perceived Seriousness is the construct of the Health Belief Model that is consistent with this situation. Perceived Seriousness refers to the individual's perception of the severity of the health condition and its potential consequences. In this case, the person's close friend dying of lung cancer has made them realize the seriousness of smoking and its potential consequences, leading them to stop smoking.

When a Person Stops Smoking Because They Recently Had Close