Tom, who is middle-aged, 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


Answer: A

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. dendritic terminals. B. synaptic vesicles. C. receptors. D. transporters.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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