A patient wants to talk with her physician about things that she can do to improve her health. This behavior is an example of:
a. locus of control c. outcome expectations
b. self-responsibility d. efficacy expectations
B
Locus of control refers to an individual's sense of control over events and situations that effect their life. Self-responsibility occurs when an individual enters into an active partnership with their primary health care provider. Outcome expectations are beliefs about whether behavior will produce desired results. Efficacy expectations are beliefs the person has about his or her own ability to perform the behavior.
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