Description
Book SynopsisAn accessible and engaging guide to the study of human behavior in the social environment, covering every major theoretical approach
Providing an overview of the major human behavioral theories used to guide social work practice with individuals, families, small groups, and organizations, Human Behavior in the Social Environment examines a different theoretical approach in each chapter?from its historical and conceptual origins to its relevance to social work and clinical applications.
Each chapter draws on a theoretical approach to foster understanding of normative individual human development and the etiology of dysfunctional behavior, as well as to provide guidance in the application of social work intervention.
Edited by a team of scholars, Human Behavior in the Social Environment addresses the Council on Social Work Education''s required competencies for accreditation (EPAS) and explores:
- Respondent Learning theory
- Operant Learning theory
- Cognitive-Behavioral theory
- Attachment theory
- Psychosocial theory
- Person-Centered theory
- Genetic theory
- Ecosystems theory
- Small Group theory
- Family Systems theory
- Organizational theory
Table of ContentsPreface xiii
Acknowledgments xxix
About the Editors xxxi
Contributors xxxiii
Chapter 1 Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Exploring Conceptual Foundations 1
Susan I. Stone, Yolanda Anyon, Stephanie Berzin, Sarah Taylor, and Michael J. Austin
Scholarly and Professional Dilemmas Related to Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2
Development of the Human Behavior and Social Environment Construct 7
A Selection of Frameworks That Address Linkages Between Human Behavior and the Social Environment 14
Life Course Approach: An Application 17
The Social Environment: Key Concepts 28
Frameworks for Linking Knowledge to Practice 36
Conclusion 38
Key Terms 39
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 39
Online Resources 40
References 41
Chapter 2 Respondent Learning Theory 47
Bruce A. Thyer
Respondent Learning Processes 49
Naturally Occurring Examples of Respondent Learning in Real Life 56
Experimental Examples of Respondent Learning 59
Examples of Respondent Learning of Psychosocial Problems 62
Using Respondent Learning in Social Work Practice 67
Creating Conditioned Reactions 69
Philosophical Foundations of Respondent Learning 71
Key Terms 74
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 75
Online Resources 75
References 75
Chapter 3 Operant Learning Theory 83
Stephen E. Wong
Historical and Conceptual Origins 83
Basic Theoretical Principles 85
Advanced Theoretical Principles 96
Recent Theoretical Developments 98
Relevance to Social Work Practice 103
Critiques of the Operant Learning Approach 111
Key Terms 112
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 112
Online Resources 113
References 114
Chapter 4 Cognitive-Behavioral Theory 125
Paula S. Nurius and Rebecca J. Macy
Relevance to Contemporary Practitioners 125
Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Theory 126
Historical and Conceptual Origins 128
Basic Theoretical Principles 132
Advanced Theoretical Principles 140
Recent Theoretical Developments 144
Relevance to Social Work Practice 146
Evidence-Based Foundations 154
Critiques of This Approach 155
Key Terms 157
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 157
Online Resources 158
References 159
Chapter 5 Attachment Theory 165
Michelle Mohr Carney and Phen M. Young
Historical and Conceptual Origins 166
Basic Theoretical Principles 168
Advanced Theoretical Principles 169
Recent Theoretical Developments 171
Relevance to Social Work Practice 173
Critiques of This Approach 182
Key Terms 183
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 183
Online Resources 184
References 184
Chapter 6 Psychosocial Theory 193
Roberta R. Greene
Developmental Theory 193
Historical and Conceptual Origins 194
Basic Theoretical Principles 197
Advanced Theoretical Principles 207
Recent Theoretical Developments 210
Relevance to Social Work Practice 212
Evidence-Based Foundations: Erikson on Erikson 214
Critiques of This Approach 215
Key Terms 219
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 219
Online Resources 220
References 220
Chapter 7 Person-Centered Theory 225
Michael J. Holosko, Jeffrey Skinner, and Catherine A. Patterson
Historical and Conceptual Origins 226
Basic Theoretical Principles 233
Advanced Theoretical Principles 239
Recent Theoretical Developments 243
Relevance to Social Work 244
Assessment 246
Intervention 248
Evidence-Based Foundations 251
Critiques of This Approach 254
Key Terms 257
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 258
Online Resources 258
References 259
Chapter 8 Genetic Theory 263
Laura J. Pankow
The Eukaryotic Cell 266
Chromosomes 268
Reproduction 270
Mitosis 271
Mendelian Genetics 273
The Process of Meiosis 275
Pedigrees 277
DNA and RNA 278
The Genetics of Gender 281
The Human Genome Project 285
Conclusion 291
Key Terms 292
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 292
Online Resources 292
References 294
Chapter 9 Ecosystems Theory 297
Mark A. Mattaini and Kristen Huffman-Gottschling
The Ecosystems Perspective in Social Work 298
The Conceptual Roots of the Ecosystems Perspective 300
Evaluating the Ecosystems Perspective 311
Returning to the Science 314
Mapping Practice 316
Conclusion 318
Key Terms 319
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 319
Online Resources 320
References 320
Chapter 10 Small Group Theory 327
Lorraine Moya Salas, Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, and Craig Winston LeCroy
Definitions 329
History and Conceptual Origins 330
Basic Theoretical Principles 339
Advanced Theoretical Principles 344
Recent Theoretical Developments 350
Relevance to Social Work Practice 353
Evidence-Based Foundations 359
Critiques of This Approach 361
Key Terms 362
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 363
Online Resources 363
References 364
Chapter 11 Family Systems Theory 369
Martha Morrison Dore
Historical and Conceptual Origins 369
Basic Theoretical Principles 377
Advanced Theoretical Principles 379
Recent Theoretical Developments 383
Relevance to Social Work Practice 385
Evidence-Based Foundations 396
Critiques of This Theory 398
Key Terms 401
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 401
Online Resources 401
References 402
Chapter 12 Organizational Theory 411
John E. Tropman and Emily J. Nicklett
Organizational Behavior 411
Historical and Conceptual Origins 414
Basic Theoretical Principles 422
Advanced Theoretical Principles 426
Recent Theoretical Developments 432
Relevance to Social Work Practice 442
Overall Social Work Demographics 443
Evidence-Based Foundations 451
Critiques of This Approach 452
Conclusion 452
Key Terms 453
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 453
Online Resources 453
References 454
Chapter 13 The Potentially Harmful Effects of Theory in Social Work 459
Bruce A. Thyer
Some Harmful Effects of Bad Theory 461
Where Can We Go From Here? 476
Conclusion 481
Key Terms 482
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 482
Online Resources 483
References 484
Author Index 489
Subject Index 499
