Considering the health-belief model, which statement suggests that the person is going to begin a new healthy habit?
a. "If I could be asleep while they did the colonoscopy, it might be alright."
b. "I did have a cousin who was treated for breast cancer."
c. "Both my mother and father died of heart problems."
d. "Because my employer was paying for the health screening, I thought I might go."
ANS: C
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