Asked by Somer Milliken on Jun 11, 2024

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The influences of environmental and social pressures on health behavior are accounted for better by

A) self-efficacy theory.
B) the health belief model.
C) the theory of planned behavior.
D) all of these theories/models equally.

Environmental Influences

External factors that impact an individual's behavior, development, and lifestyle, including social, cultural, and physical environments.

Social Pressures

The influence exerted by society or social groups on individuals to conform to expected norms or behaviors.

Health Behavior

Actions taken by individuals that affect their health, either positively or negatively.

  • Examine the effectiveness of various theories in predicting and changing health behaviors.
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Madison ThomasJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The theory of planned behavior takes into account both environmental and social pressures when predicting health behavior, as well as individual attitudes and beliefs. Self-efficacy theory focuses more on an individual's belief in their ability to perform the desired behavior, while the health belief model primarily considers an individual's perception of the threat of a health issue and the perceived benefits and barriers to taking action.