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HEALTH BELIEF MODEL
This is a psychological model that
attempts to explain and predict
health behaviors. (ex. Smoker: So if
the individual’s perception is that
smoking can cause a serious
disease and that they are
susceptible; and if they believe that
the likehood of improving if action is
taken; then it is more likely that the
smoker will attempt to quit smoking
and be successful.