Discussion Board

Watch the TED Talk, What Inspires True Behavioral Change?

http://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=7187

Then investigate the Behavioral Change Model.  This is a common theoretical model used in health education and has been around since 1950..  https://www.utwente.nl/cw/theorieenoverzicht/Theory%20Clusters/Health%20Communication/Health_Belief_Model/

Then investigate the Theory of Planned Behavior/Reasoned Action. https://www.utwente.nl/cw/theorieenoverzicht/Theory%20Clusters/Health%20Communication/theory_planned_behavior/

Based on what you have heard in the TED talk and the theories on behavior change, discuss what effect you believe health promotion, disease prevention programs have on changing people’s behavior toward wellness. Give explicit examples and cite your sources.