Lack of which of the following is considered an external barrier to changing negative health habits?
a. Motivation
b. Knowledge
c. Social supports
d. Financial means
C
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A Lack of motivation is an internal barrier.
B Lack of knowledge is an internal barrier.
C One of the three identified external barriers to changing negative health habits is lack of social supports; the other two are lack of facilities and lack of materials.
D Lack of financial means is not an identified internal or external barrier.
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