Dimensions of Human Behavior

How do people change from conception to death? What patterns can we recognize in human behavior related to biological age, psychological age, and social age norms? Why do people react to the same stressful situation in different ways? How can social workers help reduce risk and increase protective factors during various life stages? The Third Edition of this powerful text aims to examine the human life course in nine age-graded periods, which include: 1) conception 2) pregnancy and childbirth 3) infancy and toddlerhood 4) early childhood 5) middle childhood 6) adolescence 7) young adulthood 8) late adulthood and 9) very late adulthood. By examining each of these periods, the life course perspective can be understood as ever changing and marked by predictable and unpredictable twists and turns, which ultimately contribute to a unique life journey. New to the Third Edition:   Examines our increasing global interdependence : The human life course is examined and contrasted nationally and internationally. Increased focus on Neuroscience : Book is brought up to date on the latest scientific advances in neuroscience as it relates to human development. Emphasizes group-based diversity : More content has been added on the effects of gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and disability throughout the life course. Recognizes changing family dynamics : Greater attention has been given to the role of fathers. Engages the reader through a variety of illustrative features : New case studies, exhibits, photos throughout, and Web resources have been added to provide the most up-to-date information. High-Quality Ancillaries!   Student Study Website : Help your students succeed with this new companion student study site. Students can review chapter highlights and summaries, take practice quizzes, and study via student flash cards on the Web. In addition, students can download podcasts which contain important highlights presented by the author.   Expanded Instructor's Resource CD : New to this edition, instructors can create tests using a new electronic test bank. In addition, this resource cd contains powerpoint slides, teaching tips, suggested classroom activities and more and is available to qualified adopters. Intended Audience   This text was developed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on Human Behavior in the Social Environment in departments of social work and psychology. Together with its companion volume, Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment , students will receive the most comprehensive coverage available on Human Behavior. The Changing Life Course is the companion volume to Person and Environment (ISBN: 978-1-4129-4125-9). The two volumes are also available at a discounted price as a bundle (ISBN: 978-1-4129-4128-0).