PSW M 12003 Understanding Human Behavior and Social Environment – Part A

CORE PSW M 12003UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT - PART A

2 Credits

Course Outcomes:

CO 1 Understand the evolution of psychological theories in social work practice

CO 2 Understand The biological basis of behavior of individual

CO 3 Understand Lifespan approach in developing human behavior

CO 4 Evaluate different theories of human behavior in Social Environment

Module 1

Important Concepts related to Human Behavior and Social Environment: Psychology; Nature, Scope and Goals; Concepts of Human Growth and Development. Bio-psycho-social developmental model of human growth, Life cycle and Life Stage Approach to growth, Interaction of heredity and Environment and its relevance in human growth and development.

                                                                                                                                  8 Hours

Module 2

Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior and Social Environment: Major Schools and Theories inPsychology; Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt Psychology, Psychodynamic theory, Behavioral theories, Humanistic Perspectives, Erik Erickson 's theory of Psycho Social Development.

8 Hours

Module 3

Biological Basis of Human Behavior:Structure and functions of Central Nervous System (Brain, Neuron and Neurotransmitters), Role of nervous and endocrinal System in regulating human behavior, Perceptions and Learning, Memory and Forgetting, Cognition, Motivation and Emotions, Intelligence, Stress and Stress Management techniques.

8 Hours

Module 4

Lifespan Approach in Development: Development Psychology: Meaning and purpose of development psychology. Importance in social work practice, Developmental stages: Prenatal Period -adolescence, Characteristics,Developmental tasks (physical development,moral development, emotional development and socialization), Developmental hazards (physical, psychological and social).

                                                                                                                                 6 Hours

Methodology

Classroom lectures – reading materials and discussions – interaction with field practitioners – Assignments- case presentations and role plays.



CO

CO Statement

PO/PSO

CL

KC

Class Sessions/Tutorial Hrs

Lab/

Field Hrs

Assessment

CO1

Understand the evolution of psychological theories in social work practice

PO1,PO4/

PSO4

U

C

6

2

Assignments& Discussion

CO2

Understand The biological basis of behavior of individual

PO1,PO2,

PO3, PO4

/PSO5

An

P

6

2

Assignments & Discussion

CO3

Understand Lifespan approach in developing human behavior

PO1/ PSO2

An

P

5

0

Assignments & Discussion

CO4

Evaluate different theories of human behavior in Social Environment

PO1,

PO4/

PSO4

C

P

4

0

Case Analysis & Presentation

Essential Readings:

  1. Alkire, S. (2002). Dimensions of human development. World Development, 30(2), 181- 205

  2. Austrian, S. (2002). Developmental theories throughout the life cycle. New York: Columbia University Press.

  3. Robbins, P., Chatterjee, P., &Canda, E. (2006). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work. (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

  4. See, L. (1998). Human behavior in the social environment from an African-American perspective. New York: Haworth Press.

  5. Singh, N.& McKay, J. (1998). Culture and mental health: Nonverbal communication. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 7(4), 403-409.

  6. Zastrow, C. and Kirst-Ashman, K. (2013). Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment(9th Ed.). Belmont CA: Thomson Publishing. Development, 84(2), 238-243.

Reading List

  1. Ashford, J., Lecroy, C. &Lortie, K. (1997). Human behavior in the social environment – A multidimensional perspective. New York: Brooks/Cole.

  2. Chartrand, T.L., Bargh, J.A. (1999). The chameleon effect: The perception-behavior link and social interaction. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76(6), 893-910.

  3. Chilman, C.S. (1990). Promoting healthy adolescent sexuality. Family Relations, 39, 123-131. Cifone, J. (1993). Suicide prevention: A classroom presentation to adolescents. Social Work,38, 197-203.

  4. Crosby, D. & Van Goest, D. (1997). Challenges of violence worldwide. Washington, DC: NASW.

  5. DeVore, W. & Schlesinger, E. (1991). Ethnic-sensitive social work practice. New York: Merrill.

  6. Saleebey, D. (Ed.). (2006). The strengths perspective in social work practice (4th Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.

  7. Seelau, S. &Seelau, E. (2005). Gender role stereotypes and perceptions of heterosexual, gay and lesbian domestic violence. Journal of Family Violence, 20(6), 363-371.

  8. Seligman, M. & Darling, R. (1997). Ordinary families, special children: A systems approach to childhood disability (2nd Ed.). New York: Guilford.