Objectives of this assignment are to demonstrate thorough: 1. understanding of the following models of health behavior, especially regarding the prediction of successful behavior change: Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior/Reasoned Actions, The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), The Precaution Adoption Process Model. 2. application of the above models of health behavior to a specific “success story,” analyzing in-class presentation of the individual as well as his personal blog that chronicles his health behavior change journey to date. 3. synthesis of theoretical models to expertly explain the important components and predictors of successful behavior change in this case
