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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... psychological and social adaptation and functioning . They do not address biological processes . The classic theories emphasize the social and psychological dysfunction that result from culture conflict . Despite this , little attention ...
... psychological processes are emphasized over those that are intrapsychic . For this reason , symbolic interaction has also been criticized for ignoring psychological factors such as needs , emotions , and the unconscious ( Adler & Adler ...
... psychological phenomena as being a social construction of mind but failed to adequately describe the psychological processes involved . They focused , instead , on the social - relational aspects of experience that shape one's ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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