Discussion Topic:

Contrast and compare the following terms: behaviorist psychology, cognitive psychology, humanistic psychology, and social psychology. Include in your post the role these play in planning for community health improvement.

Your responses should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics. Use APA style for all citations. (Visit http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/index.aspx)
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Assignment

? Name at least two people who have had a great influence on the field of social psychology and discuss the contribution of each.

? Define the term theory, its role of theory in health assessment, and how theory can help shape advocacy and public policy.

? Define the term empirical data and how it is used to conduct community health assessments, planning, and policy making.

Instructions:

Access the U.S. Census Quick Facts link http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/

Click on the U.S. map for your state, and then choose your county. Answer the following questions:

1. Name of your county and state
2. Population of your county with racial and gender breakdowns
3. Number of senior citizens
4. Number of disabled individuals
5. Number of children

Choose one of the populations above (senior citizens, disabled, or children) and list at least two possible health concerns for that population. Research your local newspaper or other source to give information on community health interventions or public policy that exist with the population you chose.