When we get sick, we often think of it as being due to biological factors. However, how much of disease and illness is learning by watching and learning from others?

When we get sick, we often think of it as being due to biological factors.  However, how much of disease and illness is learning by watching and learning from others?

The major purpose of these final assignments in each module is to integrate the information you have learned throughout the current module and the course thus far, and to practice effective and professional communication of your ideas in various formats.  For this assignment, you’ll be writing a professional APA style paper and supporting your writing with scholarly sources.

You are writing an APA format paper this week to demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate in writing, support your writing with scholarly sources, and practice successfully using APA style.   Being capable of communicating your ideas in writing is important for not only academic success, but in your job and career.  Be sure to use the feedback you received on your paper submitted last week to improve your writing!

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcome 5.

This activity aligns with the career competencies of written communication, intercultural fluency, and critical thinking.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Think of a health issue that you, a family member, or friend has.  Now identify ways in which this challenge could have been “learned” through modeling or observational learning.  What cultural factors could have influenced this situation (think about gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, weight, and other characteristics that make up diverse societies)?

Using psychological theory and research, explain how being unhealthy can be learned through observational learning.  Next, apply this model to identify applications for disease prevention.  Provide scholarly resources, properly cited and referenced in APA format, to support your writing.