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MPS663 Changing Health Behaviors

Module 4 Assignment

Case Assignment

We have discussed a variety of theories that can be applied to health related decisions. For this 5-8 page assignment, you will focus on soda consumption (i.e. Coke, Pepsi, Sprite) or junk food consumption (potato chips). You will apply at least 3 topics/theories listed below to modify or change the negative health behavior of soda or junk food consumption.

Prospect Theory Costs, benefits, risks Bounded Rationality Limitations present through limits of personal knowledge, lack of information, emotions, time constraints, etc.

Overconfidence Effect What do people think they know about this vs. facts, common misconceptions, etc. Fogg’s Behavior Model Motivations, behaviors, and triggers Transtheoretical Model Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action,

Maintenance

** Since all of these theories apply differently from person to person and depend on individual circumstances, discuss a hypothetical scenario when necessary. For instance, not everyone has the same limitations of knowledge on soda or junk food, same triggers and motivators, etc. Discuss the 3 theories in general and apply a variety of potential scenarios.

The Case Assignment for this course will be a 5-8 page essay (excluding title page and reference page). You should use a minimum of 3-4 sources (at least 2 from the Touro library) in your Case Assignment.

Writing Guidelines

Essay must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman. Your paper should have a title page and references page (not included in the 5-8 page total count). Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.

You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism.

Make sure your paper has an introduction (with purpose statement), main points in the body of the paper, and an overall conclusion section.

Build support in your paper with background material including library sources that use the terms we discussed throughout the course/program (Use at least 2 sources from the Touro library)

MPS663 Changing Health Behaviors

Module 8 Assignment

Signature Assignment

The Signature Assignment will be 8-10 page (excluding cover page and references) and include a minimum of 4 sources from the Touro library.

This paper will focus on the health condition of high blood pressure.

In this scenario, this is due to a variety of behaviors, some of which include: lack of exercise, high sodium intake/frequent fast food intake, heavy alcohol consumption, lack of sleep, high stress, etc. Discuss how 4 theories or topics covered between Modules 1-8 can be applied to changing and improving this condition and changing the behaviors that are contributing to high blood pressure. Be sure to include all elements/constructs of each theory and topic. As with the Case Assignment, these theories apply differently from person to person and depend on individual circumstances, so discuss hypothetical scenarios when necessary. You do not need to apply all behaviors (lack of exercise, high sodium intake/frequent fast food intake, heavy alcohol consumption, lack of sleep, high stress, etc.) to each theory, just 4 theories to at least one behavior.

Prospect Theory

Bounded Rationality

Overconfidence Effect

Motivation for Change

Cognitive Dissonance

Habit Formation

Self-Control Capacity

Health Belief Model

MPS663 Changing Health Behaviors

Module 8 Assignment

Student Self-Reflective Essay

The purpose of the Student Self-Reflective Essay is to reflect upon what one has learned or how one has performed as compared with one’s expectations or goals.

At the end of each course, we ask students to respond to five (5) statements. In your essay please respond in sequential order to the five (5) statements below. There is no requirement for length when responding to each statement.

1. Descriptions of how you feel you improved your knowledge, skills, abilities, and yourself in this session through this course.

2. Evaluation of the work you did during the session for the class and explanations of ways you could have performed better.

3. Topics you have identified that you did not understand or were not successful in trying to implement and suggestions you may have about how to improve the course material on those topics.

4. Ways you might measure the future effects of what you have learned in this course or your future progress/improvement.

5. State whether you achieved the course outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes).