Human Behavior in the Social Environment Theories for Social Work Practice
by Thyer, Bruce A.; Dulmus, Catherine N.; Sowers, Karen M.Edition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2012-08-14
Publisher(s): Wiley
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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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