Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds

Design and implement appropriate, effective social work education programs!This vital human behavior textbook for graduate-level social work students emphasizes the biopsychosocial framework with a psychodynamic and developmental perspective. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, faculty advisor, and clinician, this book discusses ego functions, defenses, psychoanalytic theory, object relations, attachment theory, self-psychology, constructivism, and cognitive-behavioral theories. In addition, current social problems such as violence and abuse are addressed.Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds addresses development through the life cycle, discussing the developmental challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage. Presenting complex concepts in a clear and understandable way, it also examines and integrates systems and organizational factors, as well as the impact of culture on clients and treatment programs.Each chapter of Human Behavior in the Social Environment includes learning exercises and suggested readings. Some of the issues emphasized in this text are: development though the life cycle and the challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage the diversity of forms of families patterns of internal organization and communication within families illness and disabilities mental health problems such as schizophrenia, depression, borderline personalities, anxiety disorders, addictions, and developmental disabilitiesWith case vignettes as well as material from literary works, biographies, and newspapers, this well-referenced volume illustrates the complexities of human existence, the multiple social conflicts operating in society, and the relevance of social policy dilemmas.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments Section I: The Biopsychosocial Perspective Chapter 1. Overview Introduction Goals of This Book Structure of the Book Theoretical Perspectives The Embattled Place of Psychodynamic Theory Additional Perspectives Special Issues Illustration of the Biopsychosocial Approach to a Case Conclusion Learning Exercises Suggested Readings Chapter 2. Psychoanalytic and Ego Psychology Theories Introduction Psychoanalytic Theory Ego Psychology Conclusion Learning Exercises Suggested Readings Chapter 3. Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories Introduction Object Relations Theory Self Psychology Cognitive and Behavioral Theories Resilience Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 4. Social Systems and the Community Introduction The Ecological Perspective The Physical Environment The Social Environment Organizations Social Issues Conclusion Learning Exercises Suggested Readings Chapter 5. Culture and Diversity Introduction Constructivism Diversity Immigration Developing New Cultures The Impact of Cultural Issues on Clinical Social Work Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 6. The Family: Forms and Organization Introduction Forms and Structures of Family Life Systemic Issues in Child Welfare Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 7. The Family: Internal Structures and Special Family Problems Introduction Structural Theory Object Relations Family Therapy Working with Families: The Biopsychosocial Perspective Special Family Problems Special Approaches to Family Treatment Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Section II: The Life Cycle Chapter 8. Reproductive Issues, Infancy, and Early Childhood Development Introduction Reproduction The Evolving Child Preventive Programs Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 9. Middle Childhood and Adolescence Elementary School Years Adolescence Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 10. Adult Development Gender Stages of Adult Development Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Section III: Special Issues Chapter 11. Life Transitions, Crises, and Loss Transitions Crisis Theory Loss and Grief Facing Death The Mourning Process Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 12. Illness and Disability Introduction The Biopsychosocial Perspective in Clinical Work with People with Illness and Disability The Body-Mind Interaction AIDS Systems Issues Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Chapter 13. Mental Health Problems Schizophrenia Depression Borderline Personalities Anxiety Disorders The Addictions Developmental Disabilities Conclusion Learning Exercise Suggested Readings Section IV: Integration Chapter 14. Conclusion Case Illustration of Ego Functions The Life Course Conclusion Learning Exercise References Index