Human Behavior

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.

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