TY - BOOK AU - Rogers,Anissa AU - Lieberman,Alice A. AU - Smith,Rebecca TI - Human behavior in the social environment SN - 0072845961 U1 - 302 ROG PY - 2006/// CY - Boston PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Social service KW - Human behavior KW - Developmental psychology KW - Social psychology N1 - 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 N2 - Accompanying CD-ROM, entitled Practicing social work / Alice Lieberman, Rebecca Smith (c2005) ... 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