Which of the following contributes to maintaining a health risk behaviour ?

1. ALack of knowledge and the health risk behaviour helping the individual in avoidance of pain
2. BThe incentive ingrained in health risk behaviour and availability of leisure time
3. CAvoidance of pain and need to spend money
4. DAvoidance of pain and high self-efficacy

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Correct answer: A. Lack of knowledge and the health risk behaviour helping the individual in avoidance of pain

Explanation

Risk behaviours are maintained by lack of knowledge and because they bring short-term relief (avoiding pain or discomfort).

Note: standard textbooks differ on this one — cross-check with NTA's final answer key.