Which of the following statements best describes the major assumption

Which of the following statements best describes the major assumption of the health belief model (HBM)?

a. People will act if action is both easy and convenient.
b. People will act if exposed to fear messages stressing their vulnerability.
c. The major determinant of preventive health behavior is avoiding disease.
d. The major determinant of preventive behavior is providing proper health education.

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ANS: C
The HBM is based on the assumption that the primary reason people act is disease avoidance. Such avoidance means they perceive themselves as susceptible to a serious disease, there is some cue to action, and there are more benefits than barriers to acting.