In the context of the Health Belief model, one's opinion of how effective the recommended health behavior is in reducing the risk or seriousness of a condition, disease, or illness is called:

A. perceived benefits.
B. perceived severity.
C. perceived susceptibility.
D. perceived barriers.


Answer: A

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