Study Notes Human Behavior II – Week 2 Discussion 1 Topic: Classification of Young and Middle Adulthood 1. Introduction Human Development: Adulthood is traditionally divided into stages based on age, developmental tasks, and social roles. Young Adulthood: Typically spans ages 18–40, characterized by identity exploration, intimacy, and career establishment. Middle Adulthood: Typically spans ages 40–65, […]

Skill Lab Inventory Assignment Topic: Student Skills Inventory and Professional Behavioral Assessment 1. Introduction Student Skills Inventory: A structured tool for identifying, categorizing, and evaluating the skills students possess or need to develop. Professional Behavioral Assessment: A systematic evaluation of attitudes, values, and behaviors that reflect professional standards in practice. Purpose: To help students understand […]

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 4 Discussion Topic: From Problem to Research Question 1. Introduction Research Problem: A clearly defined issue or gap in knowledge that requires investigation. Research Question: A focused query that guides the study, derived from the research problem. Process: Moving from a broad problem to a specific […]

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 4 Assignment Topic: Methodological Approaches 1. Introduction Definition: Methodological approaches are the structured strategies researchers use to design, conduct, and analyze studies. Relevance to Social Work: They provide frameworks for generating evidence that informs practice, policy, and advocacy. Purpose: To explore different methodological approaches, their strengths […]

Study Notes Social Work Practice Research I – Week 5 Discussion Topic: The Research Question and the Literature Review 1. Introduction Research Question: The central query guiding a study, focusing on what the researcher seeks to understand or explain. Literature Review: A systematic examination of existing scholarship to identify what is known, what gaps exist, […]