In this module, you explore the concept of advocacy as it relates to behavior change and social transformation. As humans, we have an innate tendency toward avoiding challenge and maintaining the status quo. However, change requires us to defy that tendency and take action. As you explore the advocacy priorities that impact society and culture, you become aware of how the smallest changes in your attitudes and actions can affect the greatest changes in the world around you.First, title your post “Advocacy and Social Transformation.”For your initial post, you will define and reflect on the factors that influence advocacy orientations and social transformation. Your post should address the following:In your own words, define advocacy and describe its relevance to social change agency.What aspects of your personality or lived experience inspire the advocate in you?Describe why you believe resilience and coping skills are critical to the success of an advocate.Describe one simple way that you could advocate for a social cause in your workplace, group, or community that would not require significant time, energy, or resources.Describe how advocacy and social transformation connect to one of the following programmatic themes:Self-careSocial justiceEmotional intelligenceCareer connectionsEthics

Target Behavior and Outcome Criteria DefinitionThis assignment is the first component of your course project. Identify a real-life case example to study from your current workplace, your research, or the course resources. Please make sure you choose a case study that will allow you to fully explore all the course competencies as you progress through your project components. Refer to the syllabus for a full list of the course competencies.For this assignment, you will be assessed on your understanding of the following course competencies:Recommend intervention goals based on client preferences, supporting environments, risks, constraints, and social validity.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.After selecting your case study, you will:Identify the target behavior in your case study.Define the target behavior in your case study. Your definition must be objective, clear, and discriminative so your instructor can understand what is and what is not an example of the target behavior. Well-written target behavior definitions are necessary to accurately and reliably measure behavior and to aggregate, compare, and interpret data. Well-written definitions are also necessary to guide ongoing program decisions, apply interventions consistently and accurately, and provide accountability.Explain the social significance of the target behavior.Define the outcome criteria for changing the behavior in the case study. Outcome criteria should reflect the goal for completion of the intervention. The outcome criteria should be specified before any intervention efforts begin.How to Organize Your PaperUse the following subheadings in your paper and format your subheadings in current APA style.Case Study Description.Target Behavior Definition.Social Significance.Outcome Criteria Definition.References.Assignment RequirementsYour assignment should meet the following requirements:Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.Resources: 3–5 scholarly or professional resources.Length: 5–6 double-spaced pages, excluding title page and list of references.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.