A unique approach to human behavior
that integrates and interprets the latest research from cell to society
Incorporating principles and findings from molecular biology, neuroscience, and psychological and sociocultural sciences, Human Behavior employs a decidedly integrative biosocial, multiple-levels-of-influence approach. This approach allows students to appreciate the transactional forces shaping life course opportunities and challenges among diverse populations in the United States and around the world.
Human Behavior includes case studies, Spotlight topics, and Expert’s Corner features that augment the theme of each chapter. This book is rooted in the principles of empirical science and the evidence-based paradigm, with coverage of:
* Genes and behavior
* Stress and adaptation
* Executive functions
* Temperament
* Personality and the social work profession
* Social exchange and cooperation
* Social networks and psychosocial relations
* Technology
* The physical environment
* Institutions
* Belief systems and ideology
Unique in its orientation, Human Behavior proposes a new integrative perspective representing a leap forward in the advancement of human behavior for the helping professions.
Table of Content
Preface xv
Human Behavior and the Core Competencies (EPAS) xix
About the Authors xxiii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE CELL TO SOCIETY FRAMEWORK 1
CHAPTER 2 GENES AND BEHAVIOR 23
CHAPTER 3 STRESS AND ADAPTATION 43
CHAPTER 4 EMOTION 63
CHAPTER 5 EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS 83
CHAPTER 6 TEMPERAMENT 103
CHAPTER 7 PERSONALITY 127
CHAPTER 8 COGNITION AND LEARNING 149
CHAPTER 9 SOCIAL EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION 171
CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL NETWORKS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RELATIONS 195
CHAPTER 11 TECHNOLOGY 217
CHAPTER 12 THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 237
CHAPTER 13 INSTITUTIONS 261
CHAPTER 14 BELIEF SYSTEMS AND IDEOLOGY 283
Glossary 309
References 319
Author Index 357
Subject Index 367
About the author
MICHAEL G. VAUGHN, Ph D, is a Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University.
MATT De LISI, Ph D, is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Iowa State University.
HOLLY C. MATTO, Ph D, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at George Mason University.
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