Understanding human behavior and the social environment

Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. As part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

1 Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Part I Infancy and Childhood

2 Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood

3 Psychological Development in Infancy and Childhood

4 Social Development in Infancy and Childhood

5 Ethnocentrism and Racism

Part II Adolescence and Young Adulthood

6 Biological Development in Adolescence

7 Psychological Development in Adolescence

8 Social Development in Adolescence

9 Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexism

Part III Middle Adulthood

10 Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

11 Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

12 Sociological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood

13 Sexual Orientation

Part IV Later Adulthood

14 Biological Aspects of Later Adulthood

15 Psychological Aspects of Later Adulthood

16 Sociological Aspects of Later Adulthood

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