The health belief model discussed in the text proposes that ____.
A) we form our health beliefs on the basis of observational information and our sense of self-efficacy
B) our beliefs about the effectiveness, ease, and consequences of doing (or not doing) a certain behavior determine whether we do (or do not do) that behavior
C) our beliefs about what others are doing vis-à-vis their health (whether accurate or not) guide our health-related behavior
D) we form our health beliefs by relying too much on what "feels good" either psychologically or physically

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The health belief model proposes that our beliefs about the effectiveness, ease, and consequences of doing (or not doing) a certain behavior determine whether we do (or do not do) that behavior. These beliefs are influenced by factors such as our perceptions of susceptibility to a particular health problem, the severity of that problem, and the benefits and barriers associated with taking action to prevent or treat it. The model also takes into account the influence of factors such as social norms, cues to action, and self-efficacy on our health-related behaviors. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

The Health Belief Model Discussed in the Text Proposes That