Which of the following does not accurately describe part of the Health Belief Model?
a. people will engage in a given behavior when they perceive threat of disease
b. taking action depends on the ease of overcoming barriers regardless of the perceived rewards or benefits
c. concept of self-efficacy is a major component of this model
d. incorporates cues to action
Answer: b. taking action depends on the ease of overcoming barriers regardless of the perceived rewards or benefits
Taking action depends on the ease of overcoming barriers regardless of the perceived rewards or benefits does not accurately describe part of the Health Belief Model. In fact, the taking action depends on whether the benefits outweigh the barriers.