A Learner can consider Unit 4 completed when, the learner can:

Explain why a person changes behavior:

• Participant can compare their answers with sample answers from the lesson

Analyze a hypothetical audience. Response references at least three components that influence a person’s intention to change, from the following:

• Background influences – internal and external factors
• Beliefs and attitudes about the behavior
• Beliefs about social norms
• Beliefs about control and self-efficacy
• Environmental factors or constraints
• Skills and abilities

Specify at least three qualities in response to the following concept: For any particular behavior, what do you need to know about the individual or group?

• Background influences – internal and external factors
• Beliefs and attitudes about the behavior
• Beliefs about social norms
• Beliefs about control and self-efficacy
• Environmental factors or constraints
• Skills and abilities

Explain the difference between planning to change the behavior of an individual vs. planning to build the capacity of a group or community:.

• Response indicates that behavior change theory refers primarily to individuals, and that planning to build capacity of a group depends on other theories and expectations.