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This exciting new edition 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...
This exciting new edition 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.
The psychological framework provides thematic coherence for a uniquely wide range of material, from brain development to communication skills, psychiatric diagnoses to forms of discrimination. With a logical and intuitive structure, it’s perfect for Human Growth and Development modules and a range of other Social Work modules with psychological content, enabling students 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 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 Well-Being and Environmental Stressors.- 9 Abuse and Trauma.- 10 Social Psychology.- Appendices.- References.- Index.
Emma Zara O'Brien lectures in Psychology and Education in Marino Institute of Education, an Associated College of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.
Emma Zara O'Brien lectures in Psychology and Education in Marino Institute of Education, an Associated College of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.
