Task 1: Using notes from lectures/independent research produce a 1250 word essay Assignment brief Task 1: Using notes from lectures/independent research produce a 1250 word essay outlining the concept of risky lifestyle behavior with reference to the health belief model and barriers that prevent people engaging in healthy behaviour. The essay should also analyse and examine at least three different factors affecting behavior related to sexual health (e.g. the effect of upbringing on risky sexual behavior). In doing so the strengths and limitations of the research you present in your essay should be examined. Task 2: Using notes from lectures and independent research produce a 750 word essay that analyses the biological explanations behind drug addiction. Your essay should also define what drug addiction is. Ensure you choose at least two explanations and evaluate them. Task 3: Using notes from lectures and independent research produce a 500 word piece of writing that describes and evaluates at least two therapies or treatments. Learning out come. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between lifestyles and health. 1.1 Explain the concept of risky lifestyle behavior. 1.2 Analyse biological explanations behind drug addiction 1.3 Discuss factors affecting behavior related to sexual health (e.g. The effect of upbringing on risky sexual behavior) 3. Demonstrate an understanding of Therapies and treatments. 3.1 Analyse the effectiveness of a range of therapies and treatments. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of a model of Health Belief and its application to people’s health behavior. 4.1 Explain the characteristics of a given Health Belief Model (e.g. Becker et al 1977). 4.2 Analyse how the perception of severity, susceptibility, benefits barriers and health motivation are applied in behaviour related to health. 4.3 Explain biological causes of stress and its effect on an individual’s health.
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