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Disposition and health beliefs

Health psychologists argue that one"s disposition - that is, personality - and their beliefs about health play a significant role in their behavior. One’s beliefs are relatively stable mental schemas that are created throughout life through learning. One’s beliefs give meaning to perceptions, they help one make sense of the world around them and ultimately guide behavior. However, many beliefs are not very rational....

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