Human Behavior in the Social Environment Theories for Social Work Practice

by Thyer, Bruce A.; Dulmus, Catherine N.; Sowers, Karen M.

• ISBN13: 9781118176948
• ISBN10: 1118176944
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-14
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) is a critical course for social work students because it introduces them to the very specific person-in-environment, biopsychosocial perspective that sets social work apart from other helping professions. Authored by the foremost scholars in the field, this book takes a theoretical approach to human behavior in the social environment and covers all the major theories-from cognitive behavioral to family systems to psychosocial. Aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS), this book provides social work students with thorough coverage of human behavior at every level of interaction.

Author Biography

Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, LCSW, is Professor and former dean, College of Social Work, at Florida State University. He is the founding and current editor of the bimonthly journal Research on Social Work Practice. Catherine N. Dulmus, PhD, is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York. Karen M. Sowers, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xxix
About the Editors	p. xxxi
Contributors	p. xxxiii
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Exploring Conceptual Foundations	p. 1
Scholarly and Professional Dilemmas Related to Human Behavior and the Social Environment	p. 2
Development of the Human Behavior and Social Environment Construct	p. 7
A Selection of Frameworks That Address Linkages Between Human Behavior and the Social Environment	p. 14
Life Course Approach: An Application	p. 17
The Social Environment: Key Concepts	p. 28
Frameworks for Linking Knowledge to Practice	p. 36
Conclusion	p. 38
Key Terms	p. 39
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 39
Online Resources	p. 40
References	p. 41
Respondent Learning Theory	p. 47
Respondent Learning Processes	p. 49
Naturally Occurring Examples of Respondent Learning in Real Life	p. 56
Experimental Examples of Respondent Learning	p. 59
Examples of Respondent Learning of Psychosocial Problems	p. 62
Using Respondent Learning in Social Work Practice	p. 67
Creating Conditioned Reactions	p. 69
Philosophical Foundations of Respondent Learning	p. 71
Key Terms	p. 74
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 75
Online Resources	p. 75
References	p. 75
Operant Learning Theory	p. 83
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 83
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 85
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 96
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 98
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 103
Critiques of the Operant Learning Approach	p. 111
Key Terms	p. 112
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 112
Online Resources	p. 113
References	p. 114
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory	p. 125
Relevance to Contemporary Practitioners	p. 125
Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Theory	p. 126
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 128
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 132
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 140
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 144
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 146
Evidence-Based Foundations	p. 154
Critiques of This Approach	p. 155
Key Terms	p. 157
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 157
Online Resources	p. 158
References	p. 159
Attachment Theory	p. 165
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 166
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 168
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 169
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 171
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 173
Critiques of This Approach	p. 182
Key Terms	p. 183
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 183
Online Resources	p. 184
References	p. 184
Psychosocial Theory	p. 193
Developmental Theory	p. 193
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 194
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 197
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 207
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 210
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 212
Evidence-Based Foundations: Erikson on Erikson	p. 214
Critiques of This Approach	p. 215
Key Terms	p. 219
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 219
Online Resources	p. 220
References	p. 220
Person-Centered Theory	p. 225
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 226
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 233
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 239
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 243
Relevance to Social Work	p. 244
Assessment	p. 246
Intervention	p. 248
Evidence-Based Foundations	p. 251
Critiques of This Approach	p. 254
Key Terms	p. 257
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 258
Online Resources	p. 258
References	p. 259
Genetic Theory	p. 263
The Eukaryotic Cell	p. 266
Chromosomes	p. 268
Reproduction	p. 270
Mitosis	p. 271
Mendelian Genetics	p. 273
The Process of Meiosis	p. 275
Pedigrees	p. 277
DNA and RNA	p. 278
The Genetics of Gender	p. 281
The Human Genome Project	p. 285
Conclusion	p. 291
Key Terms	p. 292
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 292
Online Resources	p. 292
References	p. 294
Ecosystems Theory	p. 297
The Ecosystems Perspective in Social Work	p. 298
The Conceptual Roots of the Ecosystems Perspective	p. 300
Evaluating the Ecosystems Perspective	p. 311
Returning to the Science	p. 314
Mapping Practice	p. 316
Conclusion	p. 318
Key Terms	p. 319
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 319
Online Resources	p. 320
References	p. 320
Small Group Theory	p. 327
Definitions	p. 329
History and Conceptual Origins	p. 330
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 339
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 344
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 350
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 353
Evidence-Based Foundations	p. 359
Critiques of This Approach	p. 361
Key Terms	p. 362
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 363
Online Resources	p. 363
References	p. 364
Family Systems Theory	p. 369
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 369
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 377
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 379
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 383
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 385
Evidence-Based Foundations	p. 396
Critiques of This Theory	p. 398
Key Terms	p. 401
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 401
Online Resources	p. 401
References	p. 402
Organizational Theory	p. 411
Organizational Behavior	p. 411
Historical and Conceptual Origins	p. 414
Basic Theoretical Principles	p. 422
Advanced Theoretical Principles	p. 426
Recent Theoretical Developments	p. 432
Relevance to Social Work Practice	p. 442
Overall Social Work Demographics	p. 443
Evidence-Based Foundations	p. 451
Critiques of This Approach	p. 452
Conclusion	p. 452
Key Terms	p. 453
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 453
Online Resources	p. 453
References	p. 454
The Potentially Harmful Effects of Theory in Social Work	p. 459
Some Harmful Effects of Bad Theory	p. 461
Where Can We Go From Here?	p. 476
Conclusion	p. 481
Key Terms	p. 482
Review Questions for Critical Thinking	p. 482
Online Resources	p. 483
References	p. 484
Author Index	p. 489
Subject Index	p. 499
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