Health Psychology

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The purpose of this assignment is to raise awareness about a specific eating disorder, using the biopsychosocial model as the guiding framework for understanding its complexity. Through engaging visuals and concise information, this poster aims to inform and educate about the signs, symptoms, precursors, and effective treatments of the chosen eating disorder.

In this assignment, you’ll create an an informative and eye-catching poster that mimics the design and layout of a social media website (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) to raise awareness about a specific eating disorder using the biopsychosocial model as the framework for discussion. You'll have to choose one eating disorder, highlight its precursors, signs, and symptoms, and suggest effective treatments or alternative modalities.

Include sections or components typically found on social media platforms, such as a profile picture, a status update, comments section, and images/videos. Utilize icons, hashtags, emojis, or other visual elements commonly associated with social media. 

Present the information in a concise and engaging manner, utilizing bullet points, short sentences, and captions. Ensure that the content is organized and easy to follow, with clear headings and subheadings.

Use appropriate citations to support your claims and provide references for any sources used.

Include the following in your poster:

1. Choose one eating disorder from the combined resources in the topic Resources for guidance. Discuss the influence on identity development, self-presentation, and self-esteem.
2. Highlight the key precursors, signs, and symptoms that individuals with this eating disorder may exhibit. Use engaging visuals or icons to represent these symptoms, making it easy to grasp the information at a glance.
3. Briefly explain the biopsychosocial model as the framework for understanding eating disorders. Mention the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of the chosen eating disorder. Use a simple and clear visual representation (e.g., three interconnected circles, a Venn Diagram) to depict the model.
4. Provide a concise list of treatment options that can be effective in managing the chosen eating disorder. Use visually appealing icons or symbols to represent each treatment option. Include a brief description of each treatment.

Use three to five current scholarly resources to support your project (one of which may be the textbook).

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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Your assignment may be completed in the form of a poster, brochure, newsletter, pamphlet, or PowerPoint presentation. Check with your instructor for the preferred medium. Whichever format you choose, it must be easily accessed by your instructor.

After reviewing the Class Resources, research the field of health psychology. There are multiple facets within this field that lead to a variety of jobs/employment venues. Using credible Internet-based resources (.org, .edu, .gov) and scholarly journal articles, identify jobs/employment opportunities within the field of health psychology. Choose one job/employment opportunity as the focus of your discussion.

Include the following in your assignment:

1. Explain the health psychology job/employment opportunity.
2. What type of degree or education is required for someone to hold such a job/position? Is higher education, licensure, or certification required (i.e., bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree)? Why or why not?
3. What are the responsibilities of the job/position? Are there minimum requirements? If work experience is required, is there an alternative or work-around (i.e., supervised work hours, internship, volunteering)?
4. Describe how the biopsychosocial model aligns with this job/position. What components of the model might be involved?
5. Investigate local employment possibilities in your area. What is the earning potential (salary) for this job/position? Is this a job/position you might consider in the future? Why or why not?
6. Reflect on what you learned in your employment research. What did you find interesting? Was anything surprising to you?
7. What direction or trends were you able to identify as a result of your research?

Use two to three current scholarly resources to support your discussion (one of which may be the textbook).

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.