You're discussing with a client about his or her recent decision to become more physically active. The client expresses that the impetus for his or her change in behavior was that his or her parent was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and during the physician's visit they were told that obesity and low levels of physical activity were associated with an increased risk. "I don't want to get type 2 diabetes like my mom did!" Which behavioral theory or logic model is most associated with this scenario?

A. The transtheoretical model
B. Self-determination theory
C. Social cognitive theory
D. Health belief model


Answer: D

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