Using each of the constructs of the social cognitive theory (SCT), explain how bullying behavior might be learned. Using the concept of reciprocal determination as the basis of your description, describe the environmental and personal factors that contribute to bullying behavior and how they contribute. Explain how the construct of observational learning impacts bullying behavior.…

Discussion of the implications of health reform on behavioral health integration. Testimony of Rena Dosantos, MSW Candidate at Columbia University Before the Committee on Child Welfare Reform Introduction Good morning, members of this esteem committee. My name is Rena Dosantos, and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate at Columbia University with a…

Ella is a 32-year-old, African American, single working mother with a demanding workload that creates physical and emotional stress. A recent health screening showed a high blood pressure reading. She has since started to adjust her diet and increase daily physical activity. Ella has two preschool age children. Jao, a 53-year-old divorced father of two,…

Review the topic assigned to you by your instructor. Review the information in the social ecological model. Download the Target Population document, and then select one target population to focus on. Consider using Canva or PowerPoint, which are both free to you to create your infographic. You may also choose to use a different program.…

Review information on the social ecological model. Consider the longstanding public health challenge of obesity. Consider the following scenario: Enrico is a single, middle-aged, obese Hispanic male with Type 2 Diabetes living in the inner city. He takes his prescribed medication inconsistently due to side effects. Fast food is his primary nutrition source, and exercise…

Social workers need to be culturally responsive, and their research and research methods should reflect this competency. This assignment will give you an opportunity to compare and evaluate three research articles for culturally responsive practices and competence. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and advanced practice behaviors:…

After reviewing your supplemental and required readings/resources, answer the following questions and prompts, using detailed examples from the case notes. Identify two ways that Viviana used skills to express understanding, empathy, and active listening. Identify two additional ways that Viviana could have demonstrated active listening. What exactly could she have said? (see Chapters 6 &…

Within public health, collaboration, sharing, and iteration are all used often in designing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating health interventions and programs. Your colleagues have different experiences and perspectives that have the potential to elevate individual ideas to something greater. Consider, for example, an intervention that specifically targets high school seniors who are planning the next…

Part 1: Infographic Prepare an infographic showing the Diffusion of Innovation Theory used to request funding for the Lemon Valley Walkability project. Your infographic should be 1–2 pages in length In the scenario regarding Lemon Valley and their advocacy efforts to expand walking trails and add sidewalks, there are additional things to consider besides just…

All people need medical care. Stigma, bias, and systematic inequalities in health care settings can hinder individuals from receiving the support and care every patient deserves. In addition, public policies can contribute to social environments, worsening or alleviating the stigma of being a sexual minority. For this assignment, you will examine the health care laws…