Health Psychology Assignment
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healthpsychologyunit3assignment.docxHealth Psychology Unit 3 Assignment
Watch the brief video clip about prescription painkiller use in the United States, then answer the following in a minimum of one page.
· Summarize the video and the various perspectives presented.
· Why is prescription painkiller use such a problem?
· How do people become addicted to painkillers?
· Can prescription painkillers be taken safely, without a substance use disorder developing? If so, how?
VIDEO: BBC. (n.d.) U.S. painkiller addiction 'epidemic'. Retrieved from: http://on.aol.com/video/us-painkiller-addiction-epidemic-517362728 .
http://on.aol.com/video/us-painkiller-addiction-epidemic-517362728
Learning Activity Rubric
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Grading Criteria
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Demonstrates an understanding of questions asked, answering each of the questions fully, with substance, meeting length requirements (1 page). |
0-10 |
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Makes at least 1 reference to the unit material, text, or other academic source. |
0-5 |
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Responses are clearly written using Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs, and are free of typographical errors. |
0-5 |
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Total |
20 |
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An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
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