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What does 'Perceived susceptibility' refer to in the context of health behavior?
An individual's perception of his risk for contracting a specific illness
What does 'Perceived benefits' refer to in the context of health behavior?
The advantages an individual perceives of adopting recommended actions
What are 'Cues to action' in the context of health behavior?
Public or social events that signal the importance of taking action
What does 'Perceived barriers' refer to in the context of health behavior?
The costs and obstacles an individual perceives in adopting recommended actions
What does 'Self-efficacy' refer to in the context of health behavior?
An individual's confidence in his ability to perform a recommended behavior
Test your understanding of perceived susceptibility, severity, and benefits with this quiz. Explore your knowledge on how individuals perceive their risk for specific illnesses or health problems, their subjective feelings on the severity of those issues, and their perceptions of the advantages of adopting recommended actions.
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