Rogers, Anissa.

Human behavior in the social environment / Anissa Rogers. - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2006. - xxxi, 346 p. : ill. ; 24 cm - New directions in social work (Boston, Mass.) .

The accompanying CD-ROM, Practicing social work, by Alice Lieberman and Rebecca Smith, provides case study exercises, and an accompanying web site presents learning resources and interactive exercises. Registration card with access code inserted for access to accompanying website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theory: The Foundation of Social Work
1 (18)
Defining Human Behavior in the Social Environment
2 (12)
Knowledge, Theories, and Social Work
3 (1)
Use of Theories and Empirical Knowledge in Social Work
4 (1)
The Debate over Theory in Social Work
5 (3)
What It Means to Be Eclectic
8 (1)
The Single Theory Argument
9 (1)
The Argument for Eclecticism
10 (1)
Evaluating the Quality of Knowledge and Theory
11 (3)
Relating Knowledge of Human Behavior to Other Social Work Content Areas
14 (1)
Using This Book to Think about Human Development and Social Work Practice
15 (1)
Conclusion
16 (1)
Main Points
17 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
17 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
18 (1)
Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: The Person in the Environment
19 (30)
Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Conceptualization
20 (6)
Applying the Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Conceptualization
21 (4)
Critiquing the Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Conceptualization
25 (1)
The Biopsychosocial Approach
26 (3)
Applying the Biopsychosocial Approach
27 (1)
Critiquing the Biopsychosocial Approach
28 (1)
Systems Theory
29 (6)
Applying Systems Theory
32 (1)
Family Subsystems and Boundaries
32 (1)
Roles and Homeostasis
33 (1)
Input and Output
33 (1)
Entropy
34 (1)
Critiquing Systems Theory
34 (1)
Ecological Theory
35 (7)
Applying Ecological Theory
39 (1)
Critiquing Ecological Theory
40 (1)
Combining Ecological and Systems Theories: An Ecosystems Approach
41 (1)
The Strengths Perspective
42 (4)
Applying the Strengths Perspective
44 (1)
Critiquing the Strengths Perspective
45 (1)
Conclusion
46 (1)
Main Points
46 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
47 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
48 (1)
Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Biopsychosocial Dimensions
49 (31)
The Disease Model
50 (6)
The Medical Model
50 (1)
Applying the Medical Model
51 (4)
Critiquing the Medical Model
55 (1)
Theories of Cognitive Development
56 (4)
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
56 (2)
Applying Piaget's Theory
58 (1)
Critiquing Piaget's Theory
59 (1)
Psychodynamic Theories
60 (9)
Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development
60 (3)
Applying Freudian Theory
63 (1)
Critiquing Freudian Theory
64 (1)
Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
65 (2)
Applying Erikson's Theory
67 (1)
Critiquing Erikson's Theory
68 (1)
Behavioral and Learning Theories
69 (5)
Classical Conditioning
69 (1)
Operant Conditioning
70 (1)
Social Learning Theory
71 (1)
Applying Learning Theory
72 (1)
Critiquing Learning Theory
73 (1)
Humanistic and Existential Perspectives
74 (3)
Person-Centered Therapy and Transactional Analysis
75 (1)
Applying and Critiquing Humanistic and Existential Perspectives
76 (1)
Conclusion
77 (1)
Main Points
77 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
78 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
79 (1)
Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Sociocultural Dimensions
80 (29)
Sociological Theories
81 (17)
Conflict Theory
81 (1)
Marx and Conflict Theory
81 (3)
Conflict Theories since Marx
84 (1)
Applying Conflict Theory
85 (1)
The Family
86 (1)
Health Care
86 (1)
Conflict Theory and Social Work
87 (1)
Aisha's Case Revisited
88 (1)
Critiquing Conflict Theory
89 (1)
Functionalist Theory
90 (1)
Manifest Functions, Latent Functions, and Dysfunctions
90 (1)
Functionalist Theorists: Durkheim and Parsons
91 (1)
Applying Functionalist Theory
91 (1)
Education and Language
91 (1)
Functionalist Theory and Social Work
92 (1)
Aisha's Case Revisited
92 (1)
Critiquing Functionalist Theory
93 (1)
Symbolic Interaction Theory and Social Constructionism
94 (2)
George Herbert Mead
96 (1)
Erving Goffman
96 (1)
Applying Symbolic Interaction Theory
97 (1)
Body Piercing
97 (1)
Aisha's Case Revisited
97 (1)
Critiquing Symbolic Interaction Theory
97 (1)
Feminist Theory
98 (4)
Branches of Feminist Theory
99 (2)
Applying and Critiquing Feminist Theory
101 (1)
Cultural Perspectives
102 (5)
Defining Culture
103 (1)
Cultural Perspectives and Social Work
104 (1)
Applying and Critiquing Cultural Perspectives
105 (2)
Conclusion
107 (1)
Main Points
107 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
108 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
108 (1)
Lenses for Conceptualizing Problems and Interventions: Social Change Dimensions
109 (26)
Theories of Racism, Discrimination, and Oppression
110 (10)
Racism
111 (4)
Discrimination and Prejudice
115 (1)
Theories of Prejudice
116 (1)
Prejudice and Social Work
117 (1)
Oppression
118 (1)
Applying Theories of Racism, Discrimination, and Oppression
118 (1)
Critiquing Theories of Racism, Discrimination, and Oppression
119 (1)
Social and Economic Justice Perspectives
120 (3)
Applying Social and Economic Justice Perspectives
122 (1)
Critiquing Social and Economic Justice Perspectives
123 (1)
Social Change and Social Action Perspectives
123 (4)
Contemporary Social Action Perspectives
125 (1)
Applying Social Change and Social Action Perspectives
126 (1)
Critiquing Social Change and Social Action Perspectives
127 (1)
Community Organization Theory
127 (5)
How Social Work Defines and Perceives Community
128 (1)
Community and Social Work Practice
129 (2)
Applying and Critiquing Community Organization Theory
131 (1)
Conclusion
132 (1)
Main Points
133 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
134 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
134 (1)
Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Issues
135 (30)
Developmental Milestones in the Fetus
136 (4)
Growth Processes from Conception through Birth
136 (2)
Low Birth Weight
138 (2)
Pregnancy, Birth, and the Individual
140 (8)
Planned and Unplanned Pregnancy
140 (1)
Pregnancy in Later Life
141 (1)
Fertility Issues
142 (1)
Parents' Biological, Psychological, and Emotional Health
142 (1)
Hazards to Fetal Development
143 (1)
Birth Defects
144 (1)
Alcohol and Drugs
145 (1)
Rh Incompatibility
146 (1)
Environmental Toxins
146 (1)
Paternal Age
146 (1)
Maternal Diseases
146 (1)
Genetic Disorders
147 (1)
Pregnancy, Birth, and the Family and Immediate Environment
148 (8)
Access to Health Care
149 (1)
The Relationship between the Birth Mother and Her Care Providers
150 (1)
Control over the Childbirth Environment
150 (1)
Episiotomies
151 (1)
C-Sections
151 (1)
Breastfeeding
152 (1)
Doulas and Midwives
152 (1)
Birthing Classes
153 (1)
Adoption
153 (2)
Workplace Policies
155 (1)
Pregnancy, Birth, and the Larger Social Environment
156 (6)
Effects of Poverty on Pregnancy and Birth
156 (1)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Model
156 (2)
Poverty, Pregnancy, and the Hierarchy of Needs
158 (1)
Social Policies Related to Pregnancy and Birth
159 (1)
Medical Leave Laws
159 (1)
International Family Planning
159 (2)
Environmental Issues Related to Pregnancy and Birth
161 (1)
Conclusion
162 (1)
Main Points
162 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
163 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
164 (1)
Development in Infancy and Early Childhood
165 (29)
Developmental Milestones in Infants and Young Children
165 (7)
Language Acquisition
166 (1)
Biological vs. Behavioral Perspectives on Language Development
167 (1)
Balancing the Biological and Behavioral Perspectives
168 (1)
Emotional Development
169 (1)
Motor Development
170 (2)
The Individual in Infancy and Early Childhood
172 (5)
Attachment
172 (1)
Secure Attachments: The Debates
173 (1)
Insecure Attachments: The Causes
174 (1)
Temperament
174 (2)
Other Considerations in Individual Development
176 (1)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Infancy and Early Childhood
177 (8)
Parenting
178 (1)
Grandparenting
179 (2)
Siblings
181 (1)
Personality Traits and Birth Order
181 (1)
Family Size
182 (1)
Day Care
182 (2)
Child Abuse and Neglect
184 (1)
The Larger Social Environment in Infancy and Early Childhood
185 (6)
Child Protection
186 (1)
Permanency Planning: Foster Care, Adoption, and Family Support
187 (1)
Health Care
188 (1)
Educational Policy: Head Start
189 (1)
Head Start: Current Debates
189 (1)
Educational Policy from an Ecological Perspective
190 (1)
Conclusion
191 (1)
Main Points
191 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
192 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
193 (1)
Development in Middle Childhood
194 (26)
Developmental Milestones in Older Children
194 (3)
The Individual in Middle Childhood
197 (6)
Intelligence and Intelligence Testing
197 (2)
Standardized Intelligence Tests
199 (1)
Critiques of Standardized Intelligence Tests
199 (1)
Learning Disabilities
200 (1)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
201 (2)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Middle Childhood
203 (9)
Peer Groups in Middle Childhood
203 (1)
Play
204 (2)
Parental Discipline
206 (1)
Discipline in Middle Childhood
206 (1)
The Debate over Physical Punishment
207 (1)
Separation, Divorce, and Alternative Family Lifestyles
208 (1)
Stepfamilies and Blended Families
209 (1)
Gay and Lesbian Parents
210 (2)
The Larger Social Environment in Middle Childhood
212 (4)
The Mass Media
212 (1)
The Mass Media and Violence
212 (1)
The Mass Media and Physical Inactivity
213 (1)
The Educational Context
214 (1)
Special Education and the Least Restrictive Environment
214 (1)
School Vouchers
215 (1)
Conclusion
216 (1)
Main Points
217 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
218 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
218 (2)
Development in Adolescence
220 (35)
Developmental Milestones in the Teen Years
221 (6)
Physical Development
221 (1)
Cognitive Development
222 (2)
Theories of Moral Development
224 (1)
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
224 (1)
Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development
225 (2)
The Individual in Adolescence
227 (16)
Early and Late Maturation
227 (1)
Self-Esteem
228 (2)
Eating Disorders
230 (1)
Anorexia Nervosa
230 (1)
Bulimia Nervosa
230 (2)
Sexuality and Sexual Identity Development
232 (1)
Sexual Development in Heterosexual Teens
233 (1)
Sexual Development in Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens
234 (2)
STDs, HIV, and AIDS
236 (2)
Substance Abuse
238 (1)
Factors Associated with Substance Abuse
239 (1)
Research with Teens: An Ethical Dilemma
240 (1)
Suicide
241 (2)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Adolescence
243 (2)
Peer Groups in Adolescence
243 (1)
Teen Pregnancy
244 (1)
The Larger Social Environment in Adolescence
245 (7)
Runaway and Homeless Teens
245 (2)
Deviance, Crime, and Violence
247 (1)
Sex Education
248 (1)
The Debate over Sex Education
248 (1)
A Critique of Sex Education
249 (1)
Heterosexism and Homophobia
250 (2)
Conclusion
252 (1)
Main Points
252 (2)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
254 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
254 (1)
Development in Early Adulthood
255 (28)
Developmental Milestones in Young Adults
256 (1)
The Individual in Early Adulthood
257 (7)
Mental Illness
257 (1)
Schizophrenia: Possible Causes
257 (1)
Mental Illness and Social Work Strategies
258 (2)
Disability
260 (1)
Spirituality
261 (1)
Fowler's Theory of Faith Development
262 (2)
Incorporating Spirituality into Social Work Practice
264 (1)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Early Adulthood
264 (4)
Domestic Violence
264 (1)
Theories of Domestic Violence
265 (1)
Domestic Violence and Social Work
266 (1)
Lifestyle Choices
267 (1)
The Larger Social Environment in Early Adulthood
268 (11)
Sexism
269 (1)
Sexism in the Workforce
269 (2)
Sources and Theories of Sexism
271 (2)
Sexual Harassment
273 (1)
Sexual Harassment and Popular Culture
273 (1)
Strategies to Prevent Sexual Harassment
274 (1)
Civil Rights Laws and Affirmative Action
275 (1)
The Affirmative Action Debate
276 (1)
Theoretical Bases of Affirmative Action
277 (1)
Affirmative Action and Social Work
278 (1)
Higher Education
278 (1)
Conclusion
279 (1)
Main Points
280 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
281 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
281 (2)
Development in Middle Adulthood
283 (26)
Developmental Milestones in Middle Age
284 (4)
Physical and Cognitive Developments in Middle Adulthood
284 (2)
Levinson's Theory of Adult Development
286 (2)
The Individual in Middle Adulthood
288 (6)
Menopause
288 (1)
Reactions to Menopause: The Psychological Dimension
289 (1)
Reactions to Menopause: The Cultural Dimension
289 (1)
Carmen's Case Revisited
290 (1)
The Male Climacteric
291 (1)
Midlife Crisis
291 (2)
Chronic Illness and Disease
293 (1)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Middle Adulthood
294 (10)
Marriage and Love
294 (1)
Reasons for Marriage
295 (1)
Sternberg's Theory of Love
296 (2)
Divorce
298 (1)
Remarriage and Other Familial Patterns
298 (1)
Adult Children and the Empty Nest Syndrome
299 (1)
Other Familial Patterns
299 (1)
Social Work with Families
300 (1)
Carmen's Case Revisited
301 (1)
Retirement
301 (1)
Planning for Retirement
302 (1)
Theoretical Perspectives on Retirement
303 (1)
Retirement and Carmen's Case
303 (1)
The Larger Social Environment in Middle Adulthood: Ageism
304 (2)
Conclusion
306 (1)
Main Points
306 (1)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
307 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
308 (1)
Development in Late Adulthood
309
Developmental Milestones in Older Adults
310 (10)
Physical Changes in Late Adulthood
310 (1)
Osteoporosis
311 (1)
Loss of Muscle Mass
312 (1)
Arthritis
312 (1)
Changes in Appearance
313 (1)
Hearing-Related Problems
313 (1)
Vision-Related Problems
314 (1)
Reaction Time and Coordination
315 (1)
Social Workers and the Physical Changes of Late Adulthood
315 (1)
Psychological Changes
316 (1)
Dementia in Late Adulthood
316 (1)
Personality and Aging
317 (1)
Depression and Suicide in Late Adulthood
318 (2)
Social Workers and the Psychological Changes of Late Adulthood
320 (1)
The Individual in Late Adulthood
320 (8)
Psychosocial Theories of Aging
320 (1)
Disengagement Theory
320 (1)
Activity Theory
321 (1)
Continuity Theory
322 (1)
Aging Well
322 (1)
Judy's Case Revisited
322 (1)
Spirituality and Aging
323 (1)
Sexuality in Late Adulthood
324 (1)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Older Adults
325 (1)
Grief and Loss
326 (2)
The Family and Immediate Environment in Late Adulthood
328 (5)
Grandparenting Issues in Late Adulthood
328 (2)
Older Adults and Their Caregivers
330 (1)
Effects of Caregiving on Caregivers
330 (1)
Caregiving and Social Work
331 (1)
Elder Abuse and Neglect
332 (1)
The Larger Social Environment in Late Adulthood
333 (11)
Long-Term and Alternative Care
333 (2)
Managed Care and LTC Insurance
335 (1)
Housing Options
335 (1)
Judy's Case Revisited
336 (1)
Poverty and Older Adults
337 (1)
Policies Linked to Services for Older Adults
338 (1)
Social Security
338 (1)
Older Americans Act
338 (3)
Medicare
341 (1)
Medicaid
342 (1)
End-of-Life Considerations
342 (2)
Conclusion
344 (1)
Main Points
344 (2)
Exercises: Practicing Social Work
346 (1)
Exercises: The Social Work Library
346
References 1 (1)
Credits 1 (1)
Glossary/Index 1

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