Which of these factors was NOT among the factors identified by Howard Leventhal as a component in the conceptualization of illness?

A) Identification of the disease
B) Monetary cost of the illness and treatment
C) Cause of the disease
D) Consequences of the disease

Howard Leventhal

An American psychologist known for his contributions to health psychology, particularly in the understanding of how people perceive and respond to health threats.

Conceptualization

The process of forming a concept or idea by combining various concepts and elements to define a new construct.

Monetary Cost

The financial expense associated with acquiring goods or services, or the loss of value in economic transactions.