The goals of health education include sustaining cognitive and behavioral changes by engaging learners to become partners in their own behaviors. This statement is:

• A. False
• B. Not specified
• C. Not part of the goals
• D. True

Answer: (D)

The main idea being tested is that health education aims for lasting change by actively involving learners as partners in their own health decisions. When education is participatory, learners don’t just receive information; they take part in shaping goals, problem-solving barriers, and action plans. This sense of ownership builds motivation, self-efficacy, and skills, making knowledge more likely to be applied and sustained over time. As people see how the information fits their lives and participate in choosing behaviors, both their thinking (cognitive) and their actions (behavioral) are more stable and long-lasting. So the statement is true because it reflects how empowering, collaborative learning approaches support enduring changes. The alternatives conflict with this approach, as they imply no emphasis on ongoing engagement or partnership.