Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2026) © 2027

  • Cynthia Garthwait
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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 1st Edition helps you develop competence in understanding human development and behavior, learning how to assess both well in order to implement effective interventions. It provides specific, clear connections to practice with individuals and families, and shows how thinking critically about understanding people is key to social work practice. The author links theory and practice in meaningful ways, helping you visualize your interactions with clients. This friendly, learner-oriented presentation is suitable for both BSW and MSW students.

Table of contents

Social Functioning

  • 1. Social Functioning: The Domain of Social Work
  • 2. Human Development and Human Behavior
  • 3. Theory Thinking

Arenas of Social Functioning

  • 4. Physical Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice
  • 5. Cognitive Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice
  • 6. Psychological Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice
  • 7. Emotional Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice
  • 8. Social Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice
  • 9. Spiritual Development and Functioning: Theory and Practice

The Social Environment

  • 10. The Social Environment
  • 11. Family as Social Environment
  • 12. Groups as Social Environment
  • 13. Organizations as Social Environment
  • 14. Community as Social Environment
  • 15. Society as Social Environment

Using the Planned Change Process to Support Social Functioning

  • 16. Integration of Human Behavior and the Planned Change Process

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