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Course Unit TitleDYNAMICS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
Course Unit CodeMSWB503
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated4
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify, describe and discuss the characteristics of the various theoretical perspectives.
  2. Compare and evaluate various theoretical paradigms as approaches to human behaviour.
  3. Describe ways through which the broader social environment influences the human behavior.
  4. Evaluate the historical and social influences in the development of concepts related to human behaviour.
  5. Evaluate the functioning of the individual according to theoretical approaches and in relation to other social theories.
  6. Implement basic theoretical concepts in the process of evaluation and intervention in Clinical Social Work.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course ContentsThe class focuses on the investigation of different approaches in thedevelopment of human behaviour. Students become acquainted with contemporarytheoretical perspectives (Psychodynamic Theory, Systemic Theory, HumanisticTheories etc.) which seek to interpret the psychological development of theperson through the life span. Human behaviour is discussed as a correlationbetween the wider social and cultural framework and the individual’s geneticendowment. Concepts such as personality, the Self, Normality/Abnormality willbe discussed.
· Analysis of the dynamics of human behaviour through various theoreticalperspectives. 
· Basic concepts, approaches and methods of various theoreticalperspectives.
· The use of the professional relationship in Clinical Social Work.
· Application of course content in the process of evaluation andintervention in Clinical Social Work.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Pervin, L. &Oliver, J. (2001). Θεωρίες Προσωπικότητας. Έρευνα και εφαρμογές. Αθήνα: Τυπωθύτω
References
  • Sue, D. &Sue, D.M. (2008). Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practices for a Diverse Society. NY: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Zastrow, Ch.,Kirst-Ashman, K.K. (2010). Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (8th edition). Brooks/Cole Cengage Learn.
  • Μαλικώση-Λοϊζου, Μ. (2007). Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία. Σύγχρονες Προσεγγίσεις. Αθήνα: Ατραπός
  • Τιάντης, Γ. &Μανωλόπουλος, Σ. (Επιμέλεια) (1987). Σύγχρονα θέματα Παιδοψυχιατρικής (3 τόμοι). Αθήνα: Καστανιώτης.
  • Turner, F. (Editor). (1996). Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches (4th edition). The Free Press.
  • Newman & Newman (2009) (10th edition). Development thought life: A psychosocial approach. Belmont, C: Wadsworth Centage Learning.
  • Northcut, T.B. & Heller, N.R. (1999). Enhancing Psychodynamic Therapy with Cognitive-behavioral Techniques. Jason Aronson.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe theoretical part of the module (content of the taught concepts) is delivered by means of lectures, documentaries viewing and discussing as well as workshops engaging students in collaborative learning.
Assessment methods and criteria
Presence & participation in class10%
Midterm exam40%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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