Human Behavior in the Social Environment : The Developing Person in a Holistic Context

by Pillari, Vimala

• ISBN13: 9780534350284
• ISBN10: 0534350283
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-10-02
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Using a direct and student-centered style, Vimala Pillari shows readers why people behave the way they do and prepares them for situations they will encounter on the job and in daily living. The book focuses on the psychological, socio-cultural, and biological influences on human development, includes coverage of personality theories, and offers, for each different stage of the life cycle, coverage of physical growth; the physical environment; the cognitive, social, and psychological environments; and relevant personality theories.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

1. THE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR

Introduction

The Study of Development and Behavior

Determinants of Development

Social Development and Behavior

Science and Theories of Human Behavior

Views of Human Behavior

The Ego and Its Functions

Ego Theorists

The Environment

Social Research

The Life-Span Developmental Perspective

2. CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY , AND CHILDBIRTH

Introduction

The Psychosocial Context of Pregnancy

Prenatal Development

The Birth Experience

Mechanisms of Inheritance

Environmental Influences in the Prenatal Stage

Special Circumstances of the Newborn

Two Significant Issues

Implications for Practice

3. INFANCY

Introduction

The Principles of Infant Development

Major Theorists on Infancy

The Basis of Social Relationships

Caretaking Issues

Implications for Practice

4. THE PRESCHOOL YEARS

Introduction

Preschool Development: An Overview

Cognitive Development

Language Development

Language Disorders

The Psychosocial Environment

Moral Development

The Social Environment

Implications for Practice

5. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD

Introduction

Physical Development

Cognitive Development

Moral Development

The Psychosocial Environment

Social Issues in Middle Childhood

Special Concerns

Implications for Practice

6. ADOLESCENCE

Introduction

Physical Changes

Cognitive Development

Moral Development

Erickson: Identity

Gilligan: Female Identify

Ethnic Identity

White: Competence Theory

Adolescent Sexuality

Social Relationships

Special Problems of Adolescents

Implications for Practice

7. EARLY ADULTHOOD

Introduction

Psychosocial Environment

Cognitive Development

Adult Experiences in Moral Development

Intimacy versus Isolation

Adult Identity

The Role of Work for the Adult

Patterns of Intimacy

Problems in Relationships

Parenthood

Implications for Practice

8. MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

Introduction

Character of the Middle Years

Physical Changes

Cognitive Processes

The Psychosocial Environment

Family Issues and Patterns

Career Issues

Implications for Practice

9. THE OLDER YEARS

Introduction

Physical Aspects of Aging

Personal Adaptation to Aging

cognitive Functioning

Erikson: Integrity versus Despair

Social Aspects of Aging

Special Concerns of Old Age

Death, Dying, and Related Issues

Index

Each chapter concludes with Chapter Summary, Suggested Readings, Suggested Videotapes, and References