Psychology/Social Work Module 1
Success in Society: Studies in Human Relations
• The Foundations of Human Behavior and Socialization
• Social Issues in General
• Social Issues in the Workplace
• Attitudes That Promote Human Relations Success
• Stress and Frustration
• Common Errors in Workplace Social Interactions
Psychology/Social Work Module 2
Introduction to Social Psychology
• Theories and Methods in Social Psychology
• Research Methods
• Person Perception
• Attributing the Causes of Behavior
• Accuracy of Judgments
• Nonverbal Communication
• The Problem of Deception
• Social Cognition and Social Inference
• Emotion, Inference, and Schemas
• Learning About the Self
• Attitudes and Attitude Change
• Cultural and Persuasion
Psychology/Social Work Module 3
More Concepts of Social Psychology
• Prejudice
• Social Identity and Social Influence
• Conformity, Culture, and Compliance
• Interpersonal Attraction
• Social Needs
• Proximity, Familiarity, and Similarity
• Personal Relationships
• Behavior in Groups
• Group Performance, Decision Making, and Interaction
• Leadership
• Gender
Psychology/Social Work Module 4
Further Topics of Social Psychology
• Helping Behavior
• Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
• Theoretical Perspectives on Helping
• Bystander Intervention, Volunteerism, and Caregiving
• Receiving Help
• Aggression
• Stress and Illness
• Health, Politics, Law, and Social Psychology
• Eyewitness Identification and Testimony
• The Recovered Memory Debate
• Criminal Defendants, Juries, and Expert Testimony
Psychology/Social Work Module 5
Introduction to Social Work
• The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States
• Social Work Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Communities
• Administration and Research
• Mental Health Services
• Social Work in Health Care and Schools
• Social Security and Public Welfare
• Family and Child Welfare Services
• Correctional Services
• Services for the Aged
• Drug Abuse and Social Work
• Services with Minorities
• Social Work in Rural Areas
• Case Management
Psychology/Social Work Module 6
Becoming a Helper
• Are the Helping Professions for You?
• Getting the Most from Your Education and Training
• Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers
• Theory Applied to Practice
• The Helping Process
• Understanding Diversity
• Knowing Your Values
• Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers
• Managing Boundary Issues
• Working in the Community and with Groups
• Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care
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