Description
For this Discussion, select one of the following three social problems: (1) smoking, (2) obesity, or (3) global warming. Consider the population to whom you might want to address this social problem. Think about how you might change the attitudes toward these issues in the population you selected.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a brief description of the social problem you selected. Select a population in which you might want to address this social problem and explain why. Then justify one approach you might use to change current attitudes within this population. Finally, explain one challenge you might face in attempting to change the attitudes of this population and one way you might address that challenge. As you will see from the instructions you will need to apply theoretical and empirical literature to support your work.
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Attitude Formation and Change – Outline
Thesis Statement: This discussion involves a brief description of smoking, population
addressed, approach to change their attitude, as well as the challenge and solution of addressing
the problem.
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Population Addressed
A.
People who smoke in workplaces need to be addressed about effects of smoking.
B.
Smokers harm their lives together with the lives of other innocent non-smokers.
Approach to Change the Population’s Current Attitude
A.
Application of Planned Behavioral Theory
B.
I would apply the theory to explain the problems associated with smoking.
Challenge and Solution of Addressing the Problem
A.
The smokers may reject the advice not to smoke.
B.
I would advise the employers to design a secluded place and label it "smoking
zone".
Running head: ATTITUDE FORMATION AND CHANGE
Attitude Formation and Change
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