Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Systems Theory
7th Edition
Published on 19. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-205-03648-6 (ISBN)
Description
Presents major theories for systems addressed in generalist practice
This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series.
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory provides an expanded treatment of systems theory, and applies the theory to common social work concerns. The text links systems to social roles, and provides a framework for critical assessment of the theories from the systems/roles perspective. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory with regard to the value of each theory for social work practice.
Social systems theory remains the focus of this text. In addition theories are identified as grand theories, middle range theories, or focal theories, to assist the student in understanding the scope and application of theories across system sizes. This text breaks new ground in using role theory as a middle range theory to address common features of human systems at a level that is more intuitive for students, and yet detailed enough to stimulate independent thinking. The text addresses the standard repertoire of theories, and in addition presents application of the theories to social issues such as violence and addiction.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
Improve Critical Thinking - Links systems processes and concepts to role theory as a middle range perspective.
Engage Students - Relates social systems concepts to the contexts of generalist social work practice
Explore Current Issues - Provides an integrative perspective for the diverse theories used by social workers
Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency.
Support Instructors - An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.
This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series.
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory provides an expanded treatment of systems theory, and applies the theory to common social work concerns. The text links systems to social roles, and provides a framework for critical assessment of the theories from the systems/roles perspective. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory with regard to the value of each theory for social work practice.
Social systems theory remains the focus of this text. In addition theories are identified as grand theories, middle range theories, or focal theories, to assist the student in understanding the scope and application of theories across system sizes. This text breaks new ground in using role theory as a middle range theory to address common features of human systems at a level that is more intuitive for students, and yet detailed enough to stimulate independent thinking. The text addresses the standard repertoire of theories, and in addition presents application of the theories to social issues such as violence and addiction.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
Improve Critical Thinking - Links systems processes and concepts to role theory as a middle range perspective.
Engage Students - Relates social systems concepts to the contexts of generalist social work practice
Explore Current Issues - Provides an integrative perspective for the diverse theories used by social workers
Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency.
Support Instructors - An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.
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Social Systems Theory
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Persons
Orren Dale, PhD, received his MSSW from the University of Missouri, and his doctorate in Social Work Administration from Tulane University. He is currently licensed in clinical social work in both Texas and Oklahoma. Dale has extensive experience in social work education (teaching, administration, and field practicum) and accreditation at the undergraduate and graduate level. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate human behavior and practice classes. His areas of expertise include workplace violence, addictions, human sexuality, and human behavior.
Rebecca Smith, PhD, received her MSSW and PhD from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently licensed in Texas. She has extensive experience in social policy, social work administration and CSWE accreditation. She teaches across the curriculum in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her areas of expertise include social work education, social group work, Title IV-E, and human behavior.
Rebecca Smith, PhD, received her MSSW and PhD from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently licensed in Texas. She has extensive experience in social policy, social work administration and CSWE accreditation. She teaches across the curriculum in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her areas of expertise include social work education, social group work, Title IV-E, and human behavior.
Content
In this Section:
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Foundations for Social Systems Theory
Chapter 3: Social Systems and Social Work
Chapter 4: Social Systems and Social Roles
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theories
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Chapter 9: Family Theories
Chapter 10: Group Theories
Chapter 11: Organizational Theories
Chapter 12: Community Theories
Chapter 13: Theories Applied to Addiction
Chapter 14: Theories Applied to Violence
Chapter 15: Theories Applied to Populations at Risk
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Human Behavior Theory and Social Work Practice
CSWE Core Competencies
Generalist Practice
Theory and Practice in Social Work: Connecting the Dots
Theoretical Range
Theories as Maps: Grand, Middle Range, and Focal Theories
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 2: The Foundations for Social Systems Theory
The Nature of Theory
Social Systems Perspective
General Systems Theory
Ecological Theory
Generalist Social Work Practice and P.I.E.
Functional Theory
Symbolic Interactionism and Role Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 3: Social Systems and Social Work
Social Systems in Generalist Practice
Development of Social Systems
Social Systems Cycle
Social Systems Features
Definitions of Social System Elements
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 4: Social Systems and Social Roles
Systems Thinking, Role Theory and Generalist Practice
Major Role Concepts
Roles as Social Structures
Role Dynamics
Common Role Problems
Role Problem Resolution Strategies
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories
Individual Theory: The First Wave
Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic Theory
Theoretical Base of Analytical Psychology
Theoretical Base of Individual Psychology
Childhood Attachment Theory
Object Relations Theory
Neurosis and Striving
The Sane Society
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory: A Social Systems Perspective
Psychosocial
Focus
Assumptions
Concepts
The Biological Connection
Infancy
Post Infancy
Preschool
School
Adolescence
Early Adulthood
Middle Adulthood
Late Adulthood
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theories
Behavioral Learning Theory
Focus
Assumptions
Concepts
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Third Wave: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Cognitive Development Theory
Moral Development Theory
Humanistic Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 9: Family Theories
Families as Emergent Structures
Structural Family Theory
Family Systems Theory
Societal Emotional Process
Communications / Interactive Theory
Family Homeostasis
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 10: Group Theories
Social Groups
Collections, Categories, and the Social Group
Collections of People
Primary and Secondary Groups
Natural and Rational Will
Formed vs Natural Groups
Task vs Treatment Groups
Field Theory
Exchange Theory
Psychoanalytic Tavistock Groups
Behavioral Group Theory
Role Theroy in Groups
Dimensions of Group Process
In-Groups And Out-Groups: Boundaries and Identity Stages of Group Development
Group Therapeutic Factors
Group Leadership
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 11: Organizational Theories
Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
Organizational Theory and Practice
Authority
The Weberian Bureaucracy-The Rationalist Position
Rationalist Position and Social Systems Theory
The Human Relations Position
Human Relations Position and Social Systems Theory
The Dialectic
Social Systems Theory: Emergence
Social Systems Theory: Definitions for Organizations
Social Systems Theory: Stages of Formal Organizations
Social Systems Theory: Total Quality Management
Theories X, Y, And Z
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 12: Community Theories
The Community: Traditonal Definitons
The Evolving Community
Traditional Geographic Community Theory
The Ecological Position: Human Ecology
Community Theorists
The Community Power Position
The Conflict Position
The Community System Cycle
Communities of Interest
Stagnation and Emergence in Communities: Two Illustrations
Rural Communities as Stagnant Systems
Aids: A Community Of Interest
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 13: Theories Applied to Addiction
Defining Addiction
Measuring Addiction
Toward a Theory of Addiction
The Natural Mind
The Psychiatric Model
Existing Theories: A Sampler
Assessing Addiction Theory and Treatment
Effects of Interventions
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 14: Theories Applied to Violence
Violence in Social Systems Perspective
Ethology and Violence
Flight, Fight, or Freeze
The Death Drive
Violence as Social Deviance
Violence as Crime
Operant Learning
Exchange Theory
Social Learning
Domestic Violence
Bullying
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 15 Theories on Social Systems, Social Capital, and Diversity
Introduction
Cultural Diversity
Social Systems Theory
Social Capital
Conflict And Consensus
Conflict, Religion, and Diversity
Ethics and Cultural Diversity
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
References
Index
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Foundations for Social Systems Theory
Chapter 3: Social Systems and Social Work
Chapter 4: Social Systems and Social Roles
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theories
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Chapter 9: Family Theories
Chapter 10: Group Theories
Chapter 11: Organizational Theories
Chapter 12: Community Theories
Chapter 13: Theories Applied to Addiction
Chapter 14: Theories Applied to Violence
Chapter 15: Theories Applied to Populations at Risk
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Human Behavior Theory and Social Work Practice
CSWE Core Competencies
Generalist Practice
Theory and Practice in Social Work: Connecting the Dots
Theoretical Range
Theories as Maps: Grand, Middle Range, and Focal Theories
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 2: The Foundations for Social Systems Theory
The Nature of Theory
Social Systems Perspective
General Systems Theory
Ecological Theory
Generalist Social Work Practice and P.I.E.
Functional Theory
Symbolic Interactionism and Role Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 3: Social Systems and Social Work
Social Systems in Generalist Practice
Development of Social Systems
Social Systems Cycle
Social Systems Features
Definitions of Social System Elements
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 4: Social Systems and Social Roles
Systems Thinking, Role Theory and Generalist Practice
Major Role Concepts
Roles as Social Structures
Role Dynamics
Common Role Problems
Role Problem Resolution Strategies
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories
Individual Theory: The First Wave
Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic Theory
Theoretical Base of Analytical Psychology
Theoretical Base of Individual Psychology
Childhood Attachment Theory
Object Relations Theory
Neurosis and Striving
The Sane Society
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory: A Social Systems Perspective
Psychosocial
Focus
Assumptions
Concepts
The Biological Connection
Infancy
Post Infancy
Preschool
School
Adolescence
Early Adulthood
Middle Adulthood
Late Adulthood
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theories
Behavioral Learning Theory
Focus
Assumptions
Concepts
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Third Wave: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories
Cognitive Development Theory
Moral Development Theory
Humanistic Theory
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 9: Family Theories
Families as Emergent Structures
Structural Family Theory
Family Systems Theory
Societal Emotional Process
Communications / Interactive Theory
Family Homeostasis
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 10: Group Theories
Social Groups
Collections, Categories, and the Social Group
Collections of People
Primary and Secondary Groups
Natural and Rational Will
Formed vs Natural Groups
Task vs Treatment Groups
Field Theory
Exchange Theory
Psychoanalytic Tavistock Groups
Behavioral Group Theory
Role Theroy in Groups
Dimensions of Group Process
In-Groups And Out-Groups: Boundaries and Identity Stages of Group Development
Group Therapeutic Factors
Group Leadership
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 11: Organizational Theories
Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
Organizational Theory and Practice
Authority
The Weberian Bureaucracy-The Rationalist Position
Rationalist Position and Social Systems Theory
The Human Relations Position
Human Relations Position and Social Systems Theory
The Dialectic
Social Systems Theory: Emergence
Social Systems Theory: Definitions for Organizations
Social Systems Theory: Stages of Formal Organizations
Social Systems Theory: Total Quality Management
Theories X, Y, And Z
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 12: Community Theories
The Community: Traditonal Definitons
The Evolving Community
Traditional Geographic Community Theory
The Ecological Position: Human Ecology
Community Theorists
The Community Power Position
The Conflict Position
The Community System Cycle
Communities of Interest
Stagnation and Emergence in Communities: Two Illustrations
Rural Communities as Stagnant Systems
Aids: A Community Of Interest
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 13: Theories Applied to Addiction
Defining Addiction
Measuring Addiction
Toward a Theory of Addiction
The Natural Mind
The Psychiatric Model
Existing Theories: A Sampler
Assessing Addiction Theory and Treatment
Effects of Interventions
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 14: Theories Applied to Violence
Violence in Social Systems Perspective
Ethology and Violence
Flight, Fight, or Freeze
The Death Drive
Violence as Social Deviance
Violence as Crime
Operant Learning
Exchange Theory
Social Learning
Domestic Violence
Bullying
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 15 Theories on Social Systems, Social Capital, and Diversity
Introduction
Cultural Diversity
Social Systems Theory
Social Capital
Conflict And Consensus
Conflict, Religion, and Diversity
Ethics and Cultural Diversity
Summary
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
References
Index