Like Dwayne and Robin in the Real-World Profile, college student Amari perceives that his good health will persist independently of his behaviors. This belief is:
A) not a problem, because it both is accurate and is beneficial.
B) potentially hazardous for inaccuracy and risks of accidents.
C) dangerous mainly by raising his short-term risks for illness.
D) not accurate but harmless since the perception is beneficial.

Question

Like Dwayne and Robin in the Real-World Profile, college student Amari perceives that his good health will persist independently of his behaviors. This belief is:​
A) ​not a problem, because it both is accurate and is beneficial.
B) ​potentially hazardous for inaccuracy and risks of accidents.
C) ​dangerous mainly by raising his short-term risks for illness.
D) ​not accurate but harmless since the perception is beneficial.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The belief that good health will persist independently of one's behaviors can lead to neglecting important health practices and taking unnecessary risks, which could be potentially hazardous for inaccuracy and risks of accidents. Therefore, it is not a beneficial belief.

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