Middle-aged Tom believes that his gums are likely to recede in the coming years and that he may well develop gingivitis. This belief reflects the ______ component of the Health Belief Model

a) susceptibility
b) severity
c) barriers
d) benefits


ANS: A, Tom believes he may be vulnerable to gingivitis.

Psychology

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