ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Answer: D - The health model concept states that one’s beliefs direct behavior and is used to explain and predict health behaviors. There are four components to the health model. Susceptibility is the client believing that they are susceptible to a disease or condition. Severity is the client believing that if they get a disease that the consequences will be serious. Asymptomatic nature of disease is the client believing that a disease may be present without their awareness. Behavior change will be beneficial if the client believes that actions on their part can provide effective means of prevention.