Psychology, human growth and development for social work : a comprehensive guide /

O'Brien, Emma Zara,

Psychology, human growth and development for social work : a comprehensive guide / Emma Zara O'Brien. - 2nd edition. - London : Red Globe Press, 2020. - xvii, 494 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Previous edition: published as Psychology for social work. London: Palgrave, 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This second edition is an engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it offers a clear and systematic exploration of psychological concepts and research, and discussion of their relevance for social work practice. The psychological framework provides thematic coherence for a uniquely wide range of material, from brain development to communication skills, psychiatric diagnoses to forms of discrimination.

9781352009651 (pbk.) : �28.99


Social service--Psychological aspects.
Social work education.
Psychology.
Psychology.