This lively comprehensive introduction to human behavior in the social environment offers a multidimensional approach with discussion of integrative practice theory treatment and services as well as matters pertaining to diversity You ll find solid coverage of foundation knowledge material on the biopsychosocial dimensions for assessing social functioning and case studies to illuminate the applied aspects of case formulation processes The sixth edition integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards EPAS set by the Council on Social Work Education CSWE helping you connect foundation knowledge with practice concerns Study tables and concept maps clarify major phases of biopsychosocial development In short this text s framework gives you a concrete tool for assessing human behavior from a perspective that reflects the values and knowledge base of the social work profession This lively comprehensive introduction to human behavior in the social environment offers a multidimensional approach with discussion of integrative practice theory treatment and services as well as matters pertaining to diversity You ll find solid coverage of foundation knowledge material on the biopsychosocial dimensions for assessing social functioning and case studies ...to illuminate the applied aspects of case formulation processes The sixth edition integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards EPAS set by the Council on Social Work Education CSWE helping you connect foundation knowledge with practice concerns Study tables and concept maps clarify major phases of biopsychosocial development In short this text s framework gives you a concrete tool for assessing human behavior from a perspective that reflects the values and knowledge base of the social work profession