Why did I eat that entire pizza? Why did my friend start smoking? Let's explore some of the mysteries behind health decisions, so we can all be a little wiser!

• What It Says: This theory tries to explain why we do what we do by looking at three factors:
• Attitude: What we think about the behavior (e.g., "Exercise is good for me").
• Subjective Norm: What people around us think (e.g., "My friends say exercise is cool").
• Perceived Behavioral Control: How easy or hard we think it is to do (e.g., "I've got time to exercise").

Real-World Example: Think about deciding to go for a jog. If you believe jogging is healthy (attitude), your friends encourage you (subjective norm), and you feel like you can do it (control), you'll probably lace up those sneake

• What It Says: This model is all about weighing pros and cons:
• Perceived Susceptibility: How likely we think we'll get a health problem.
• Perceived Severity: How bad we think the problem will be.
• Perceived Benefits: The good stuff that comes from taking action.
• Perceived Barriers: The obstacles in our way.
• Cues to Action: Something that nudges us to make a change (e.g., doctor's advice).

Real-World Example: Imagine thinking about brushing your teeth. You don't want cavities (susceptibility & severity), brushing helps (benefits), but you're feeling lazy (barriers). Then, your friend mentions a dentist appointment, and you grab the toothbrush (cue to action)!