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This exciting core text book is an engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it...
This exciting core text book is an engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it offers a clear and systematic exploration of psychological concepts and research, and discussion of their relevance for social work practice.
Adopting a logical and intuitive structure, this is key reading for Human Growth and Development modules and a range of other Social Work modules with psychological content. Psychology for Social Work offers a truly integrative resource for students, allowing them to see how different elements of theory and research connect together for practical application.
An authoritative and thorough grounding in psychology, an important knowledge base for social work
Makes clear - at every level, from chapter headings through to pedagogy - how psychological theory and evidence connects with social work practice
Provides a one-stop-shop combination of clarity and depth to suit a range of students? study needs?
1 Introduction 2 The Brain and Behaviour 3 Communication and Relationship in Social Work 4 Approaches to Psychology 5 Human Growth and Development 6 Disabilities 7 Mental Health 8 Stress and Environmental Stressors 9 Abuse and Trauma 10 B=f (P,E) Behaviour is a Function of the Person in the Environment Appendices References Index.
Emma Zara O'Brien teaches at Inchicore College of Further Education. She has lectured at University College Dublin and Dublin Institute of Technology. She has worked as a researcher in the Centre for Disability Studies, University College Dublin, and in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Emma Zara O'Brien teaches at Inchicore College of Further Education. She has lectured at University College Dublin and Dublin Institute of Technology. She has worked as a researcher in the Centre for Disability Studies, University College Dublin, and in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
