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Applied psychology for social work /

Ingleby, Ewan.

Applied psychology for social work / - 2nd ed. - Exeter : Learning Matters, 2010. - xii, 129 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introducing social workers to psychology -- Psychology and communication -- Attitudes and beliefs -- Psychology and mental illness -- Child psychology -- Psychology and old age.

Psychology offers potential explanations for complex aspects of human behaviour and development: for this reason it is now an important part of the social work syllabus. This accessible, practical book enables students to apply psychology to their own practice and considers psychology in the context of social care.

1844453561 9781844453566: £16.00 9781844453566


Social service--Psychological aspects.
Psychology, Applied.

158.024361 / ING