Assignment Overview
The social marketing theory is a combination of theories that aim to influence attitudes and behavior. The theory has been applied extensively in the public health field to influence both healthy and unhealthy behavior. While behavior influence is one main objective of the theory, it relies on four basic principles.
Case Assignment
Identify and describe the four main principles of the social marketing theory.
Provide at least one example how the theory can be applied to influence behavior in a healthy way and an unhealthy way.
Which Responsibilities and Competencies of a Health Education Specialist can the social marketing theory be applied to? Please explain.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 2–3 pages.
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