Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social WorkPearson/A and B, 2006 - 506 pagine Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/e is the first HSBE text to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories. A consistent framework for analysis is provided for all of the theoretical systems that are covered. This text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories, and includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory (Ch. 12). Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, as well as an analysis of the validity of that research; each chapter also includes a discussion of updated "Contemporary Issues." New features to the 2nd edition include updated content in all chapters, as well as new content on:
New theoretical content added to the textbook represents the most contemporary and cutting edge content in theory that is not usually found in other human behavior or theory textbooks. |
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... Goal attainment is the process by which the system prioritizes goals and mobilizes the necessary resources to attain them . Integration is the internal process by which the system coordi- nates the interrelationships of the various ...
... goals . This results in inflexible and obsessive behavior , such as that found in bureau- cracies . Retreatism refers to people who accept neither the goals nor the means , such as hermits or societal dropouts like hard - core drug ...
... goal direction . All systems must be goal directed ; all systems must have goals that they are actively pursuing . For people , goal direction involves the set- ting of priorities , values , and morals . To attain the goals of the ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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