Scott loves to eat Chinese food, but he fears that Chinese restaurants prepare their food with MSG, which he believes is potentially harmful. He believes that if he stops eating restaurant Chinese food, he will be healthier. According to the health-belief model, what other factor is necessary for Scott to stop eating Chinese food?
a. ?a support network
b. ?a plan of action
c. ?self-efficacy
d. ?dispositional optimism
ANSWER:
c
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