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Broadens understanding of the human condition.
Human Behavior in the Social Environment provides a foundation of understanding that will help future social workers assist others. Students will gain a broad understanding of human functioning and will learn strategies for helping individuals, families, and groups’ well being. This title includes coverage of theories and research on the many influences on human well-being and human suffering in order for readers to apply the material later in their careers. Readers will learn how understanding the human condition helps social workers enhance the lives of individuals, families, and others.
Connecting Core Competencies Series - This title is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration.
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In This Section:
I) Brief Table of Contents
II) Detailed Table of Contents
I) Brief Table of Contents
PART ONE: Methods for Understanding Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Chapter 1. Social Work and Human Behavior
Chapter 2. Examining the Human Experience
Chapter 3. Methods for Understanding Influences on Human Behavior
PART TWO: Human Behavior in the Social EnvironmentChapter 4. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Physical Development
Chapter 5. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Central Nervous System
Chapter 6. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Health and Sickness
Chapter 7. Cognitive Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 8. Social Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 9. Emotional Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 10. Gender and Sexuality Influence on Human Behavior
Chapter 11. Major Life Phases Influencing Human Behavior: Childhood
Chapter 12. Major Life Phases Influencing Human Behavior: Adolescence
Chapter 13. Major Life Phases Influence Human Behavior: Adulthood
Chapter 14. Family Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 15. Cultural Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 16. Immigration Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 17. Trauma and Abuse Influence Human Behavior
Chapter 18. Socially Deviant Behavior
Chapter 19. Poverty and Class Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 20. Mental Health and Mental Illness as Influences on Human Behavior
Chapter 21. Discrimination Influences on Human Behavior
PART THREE: Theories of Intervention for Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Integrative Framework
Psychoanalytic-Based Approaches
Behavioral Theories
Cognitive Behavioral Theories
Person-Centered and Motivational Interviewing Approaches
Systemic THEORY
Multicultural Feminist and Gender-Sensitive Theories
II) Detailed Table of Contents
PART ONE: Methods for Understanding Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Chapter 1. Social Work and Human Behavior
Using a Multidimensional Frame for Understanding the Human Condition
Value of Understanding the Human Condition
What Social Workers Do: Common Activities
Structure of the Text
Chapter 2. Examining the Human Experience
Understanding Human Functioning
Associations, Causation, and Bi-Directional Effects
Chapter 3. Methods for Understanding Influences on Human Behavior
Knowledge Has Value
Sources of Knowledge
Generalization Versus Case Specific
Critical Thinking
Variability and Social Work
Five Goals of Science
PART TWO: Human Behavior in the Social EnvironmentChapter 4. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Physical Development
Biology and the Human Condition
Physical Development During Stages of Life
Pregnancy
Biological Influences Beyond Pregnancy and Birth
Midlife from a Biological Perspective
Biological Factors Influencing Late Life
Life Expectancy
Chapter 5. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Central Nervous System
Information Processing Models
Central Nervous System
Medications Influencing the Human Condition
Brain Structure and Function
The Brain
Chapter 6. Biological Influences on Human Behavior: Health and Sickness
Health Defined
Major Systems of the Human Body
The Impact of Health as an Independent and Dependent Variable
Health Disparity
Social Work and Biological Health
Organization of Health Care interventions
Chapter 7. Cognitive Influences on Human Behavior
Learning
Psychological and Behavioral Theories of Learning
Social Learning Theory
Education
Intelligence
Cultural Bias in Assessing Mental Ability
Stage Models of Cognitive Development by Age
Chapter 8. Social Influences on Human Behavior
Personality
Identity Formation
Socializing Forces
Moral Development
Chapter 9. Emotional Influences on Human Behavior
Social Work and Emotions
Emotions as Independent and Dependent Variables
Emotions Defined
Determinants of Emotions
Temperament
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Illness
Happiness and Positive Psychology
Chapter 10. Gender and Sexuality Influence on Human Behavior
Sex Differentiation
Sexual Maturation
Puberty
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Expression of Sex Across the Lifetime
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Disorders
Chapter 11. Major Life Phases Influencing Human Behavior: Childhood
Childhood Defined
Major Influences on Childhood
Children and Play
Physical Health and Childhood
Chapter 12. Major Life Phases Influencing Human Behavior: Adolescence
Identity
Preparing for Adulthood
Education
Relationships
Risk Factors in Adolescence
Chapter 13. Major Life Phases Influence Human Behavior: Adulthood
Relationships
Education
Choosing a Career
Recreation
The Midlife Crisis and Middle Adulthood Issues
Later Life
Retirement
Preparing for Death
Widowhood
Chapter 14. Family Influences on Human Behavior
Family Life Cycles
Separation from Family of Origin
Romance and Marriage
Starting a Family
Diversity in Families
Parenting Styles
Grandparenting
Transitions
Chapter 15. Cultural Influences on Human Behavior
Culture
Race and Ethnicity
Religion and Spirituality
Discrimination and Ethnocentrism
Bilingualism
Media and Culture
Chapter 16. Immigration Influences on Human Behavior
Global Trends
Trends in the United States
Immigration
Acculturation
Language
Mental Health and Immigration
Health and Immigration
Social Work and Immigration
Chapter 17. Trauma and Abuse Influence Human Behavior
Child Abuse: Definitions and Implications
Child Protective Systems and Child Welfare Systems
Child Abuse: Out-of-Home Placements
Child Abuse: Transition to Adult Living Programs
Adult Victims of Trauma: Rape, Stalking, and Robbery
Domestic Violence: Families, Survivors, and Perpetrators
Trauma Survivors: Disasters, Terrorism, and War
Chapter 18. Socially Deviant Behavior
Socialization and Deviancy
Criminal Justice Systems and Social Work
Delinquency in Childhood and Adolescence
Gangs
School Shootings
Delinquency in Adulthood (Crimes Against Humanity and Society)
Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
Intervention Options
Chapter 19. Poverty and Class Influences on Human Behavior
Defining and Measuring Poverty
Poverty and Well-Being
Resources
Family and Community Transmission
Cultural Influences
Housing
Homelessness
Healthcare
Education
Barriers and Boosters to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Policies that Promote and Forestall Poverty
Chapter 20. Mental Health and Mental Illness as Influences on Human Behavior
Mental Health
Mental Illness
Suicide
Chapter 21. Discrimination Influences on Human Behavior
Typical Types of Discrimination
Social Work Values and Discrimination
Sexism
Racism
Ageism
Heterosexism
Ableism
Discrimination Against Religious Groups
References
Index
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PART THREE: Theories of Intervention for Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Integrative Framework
Guided Micro-Practice
Theories: Roles and Development
Theories: Organize and Extend Knowledge and Guide Action
Micro-Practice: Theories of Intervention
Psychoanalytic-Based Approaches
Psychoanalytic Theory
Evaluating Freud’s Overall Impact
Post-Freudian Approaches
Social Work and Psychodynamic Theory
Behavioral Theories
Behaviorism: Context and Goals
Explanations of Behavior: Classical Conditioning
Explanations of Behavior: Operant Conditioning
Social Learning Theory
Behaviorism’s Scope
Role of Environmental Factors
Mechanisms and Processes Linked to Change
Client’s Role in Social Work Interventions and the Therapeutic Alliance
Common Factors
Tested Effectiveness
Cognitive Behavioral Theories
Explanations of Behavior
Scope
Role of Environmental Factors
Mechanisms/Processes Linked to Change
Client Role
Role of Working Alliance or Therapeutic Relationship
Common Factors
Tested Effectiveness
Pragmatics: Cost Benefit Analysis
Person-Centered and Motivational Interviewing Approaches
Humanism
Person-Centered Theory: Explanations of Behavior
Motivational Interviewing: Theory and Interventions
Systemic Theory
Social Systems Theory
Family Systems Theory
Explanations of Behavior
Scope
Role of Environmental Factors
Mechanisms/Processes Linked to Change
Client Role
Role of Working Alliance or Therapeutic Relationship
Common Factors
Tested Effectiveness
Pragmatics: Cost Benefit Analysis
Multicultural Feminist and Gender-Sensitive Theories
Gender Differences in Research
Explanations of Behavior
Role of Environmental Factors
Multicultural Feminist Approaches to Intervention
Scope
Mechanisms/Processes Linked to Change
Client Role
Role of Working Alliance or Therapeutic Relationship
Common Factors
Tested Effectiveness
Pragmatics: Cost Benefit Analysis
Blending and Integrating
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