Arrange the following in a sequence as per the health belief model where an individual-

A. Reads about the various factors related to cancer

B. Stops smoking

C. Feels that since his father died of cancer he is likely to be genetically disposed

D. Understands that if he continues to smoke there is higher possibility of his suffering from cancer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. AC, D, A, B
2. BD, A, C, B
3. CA, C, D, B
4. DD, C, A, B

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Correct answer: C. A, C, D, B

Explanation

Health belief model: information (cue) → perceived susceptibility → perceived threat/benefit → action (stops smoking).