Step 1: Literature Search Question (LSQ) Preparation What a Literature Search Question (LSQ) Does A good LSQ is a rhetorical tool that scholars can use to identify the scope of an investigation. For investigations in the field of psychology, LSQs are designed to ask about phenomena associated with the behavior, thoughts, and feelings relevant […]

  The Health Belief Model This discussion is an exploration of how the health belief model applies specifically to obesity as a public health issue. Answer the following questions: What are your personal preconceptions about obesity? What limits your understanding about obesity ?     How has the information about obesity changed over the years? What ethical […]

  Obesity as a Public Health Issue Search for obesity epidemic on YouTube and choose two results to view. Briefly summarize the two choices you examined. What were the major points made in each video? What really got your attention and moved you the most? Why? What more did you want to know? Refer to the […]

  Significance of HIV/AIDS and the Self-Efficacy Theory Preparation The topic for this discussion is ways in which theories can be applied to the HIV/AIDS public health issue. Make sure you can answer the following questions related to the significance of the HIV/AIDS issue in the United States: How serious is HIV/AIDS today? How many people does […]

  Self-Efficacy Theory and Personal Responsibility Overview Self-efficacy is the belief in your own abilities to overcome any difficulty. In Bandura’s words, it is your “self-system.” This assignment applies self-efficacy theory as a means to understand the motivations and influences behind one’s ability to take personal responsibility to do what is necessary to be healthy. […]

  Smoke-Free: What Now? Scenario You have been smoke-free for a year. You are celebrating your one-year anniversary and it is time to reflect on the past. You are also aware that you must take one day at a time. In this spirit, you try to answer the following questions: How do you plan to support […]

  Pros and Cons of Smoking Scenario Imagine that you have been a smoker for over 20 yearstwo packs of cigarettes a day. You are developing recurring symptoms including shortness of breath, a persistent cough, congestion, and general feelings of apathy. You know that smoking is at the root of many of these symptoms. It is […]

  Personal Values Examination Use this exercise to clarify your core values. Having done so, you can apply the same clarification process to any theory or model you read about in this course. Think of one of your core values. Then write down answers to the following questions: Was this a value you chose freely? […]