Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Purpose of this Assignment: This assignment relates to EPAS Competencies 1(b), (c), (d), 2(c), 3(a), (b), 4(c), 5(a), (c), 6(a), 7(b), 8(b), 9(b). Description of Assignment: The student will select an issue or topic related to any of the developmental stages discussed in Brene Brown’s “Rising Strong” (adolescence through death). Samplings of topics include, but are not limited to: Homelessness, poverty, hunger, social injustice, racism, availability of resources. The student will search the professional literature, the required readings, Brown’s novel and the text to discuss the chosen topic according to the following guidelines: 1. Give an overview of the issue including: a description of the issue including identification of the stage(s) in which this issue occurs; typical symptoms/behaviors that identify the issue; a typical profile of the person or family experiencing the issue. 2. Discuss the causes, contributing factors, and any other considerations related to this issue, (including any particular risk and protective factors) from a biological, psychological, social (membership \in families, groups, organizations, community) and spiritual perspective (what are spiritual strengths, needs and experiences). Also address diversity considerations (class, race, culture, gender, etc.). [In essence, you are comparing and contrasting what the author and research has found that applies to the issue from a macro standpoint.] (20 points) 3. Choose one theory relevant to the topic and discuss how the theory relates to the topic. For example, explain how the issue relates to Erikson’s psychosocial development theory. (20 points possible)
