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.

A unique approach to human behaviorthat integrates and interprets the latest research from cell to societyIncorporating 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 ideologyUnique 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 xvHuman Behavior and the Core Competencies (EPAS) xixAbout the Authors xxiiiCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE CELL TO SOCIETY FRAMEWORK 1CHAPTER 2 GENES AND BEHAVIOR 23CHAPTER 3 STRESS AND ADAPTATION 43CHAPTER 4 EMOTION 63CHAPTER 5 EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS 83CHAPTER 6 TEMPERAMENT 103CHAPTER 7 PERSONALITY 127CHAPTER 8 COGNITION AND LEARNING 149CHAPTER 9 SOCIAL EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION 171CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL NETWORKS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RELATIONS 195CHAPTER 11 TECHNOLOGY 217CHAPTER 12 THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 237CHAPTER 13 INSTITUTIONS 261CHAPTER 14 BELIEF SYSTEMS AND IDEOLOGY 283Glossary 309References 319Author Index 357Subject Index 367