Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
Chapter 1. Overview
Introduction
Goals of This Book
Structure of the Book
Theoretical Perspectives
The Embattled Place of Psychodynamic Theory
Additional Perspectives
Special Issues
Illustration of the Biopsychosocial Approach to a Case
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2. Psychoanalytic and Ego Psychology Theories
Introduction
Psychoanalytic Theory
Ego Psychology
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3. Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
Introduction
Object Relations Theory
Self Psychology
Cognitive and Behavioral Theories
Resilience
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4. Social Systems and the Community
Introduction
The Ecological Perspective
The Physical Environment
The Social Environment
Organizations
Social Issues
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Suggested Readings
Chapter 5. Culture and Diversity
Introduction
Constructivism
Diversity
Immigration
Developing New Cultures
The Impact of Cultural Issues on Clinical Social Work
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 6. The Family: Forms and Organization
Introduction
Forms and Structures of Family Life
Systemic Issues in Child Welfare
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 7. The Family: Internal Structures and Special Family Problems
Introduction
Structural Theory
Object Relations Family Therapy
Working with Families: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
Special Family Problems
Special Approaches to Family Treatment
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Section II: The Life Cycle
Chapter 8. Reproductive Issues, Infancy, and Early Childhood Development
Introduction
Reproduction
The Evolving Child
Preventive Programs
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 9. Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Elementary School Years
Adolescence
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 10. Adult Development
Gender
Stages of Adult Development
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Section III: Special Issues
Chapter 11. Life Transitions, Crises, and Loss
Transitions
Crisis Theory
Loss and Grief
Facing Death
The Mourning Process
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 12. Illness and Disability
Introduction
The Biopsychosocial Perspective in Clinical Work with People with Illness and Disability
The Body-Mind Interaction
AIDS
Systems Issues
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings
Chapter 13. Mental Health Problems
Schizophrenia
Depression
Borderline Personalities
Anxiety Disorders
The Addictions
Developmental Disabilities
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
Suggested Readings Section IV: Integration
Chapter 14. Conclusion
Case Illustration of Ego Functions
The Life Course
Conclusion
Learning Exercise
References
Index