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Unit 1 Learning About Human Services
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Human Services
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What Is Human Services?
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The History of Human Services
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Current Careers in Human Services.
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Consumer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Counseling and Mental Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Early Childhood Development and Services. . . . . . . . . .13
Family and Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Personal Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Entrepreneurial Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Related Services in Food,
Clothing, and Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Common Aptitudes, Attitudes, and Skills
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Education, Training, and Experience.
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Common Challenges and Rewards
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Job Outlook for Human Services
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Chapter 1 Review and Assessment
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Chapter 2 The People Business.
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Human Development
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Principles of Human Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Theories of Human Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
What Every Human Needs
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Physical Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Safety and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Love and Acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Esteem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Self-Actualization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
How People Meet Their Needs.
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Economic Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Employment Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Chapter 2 Review and Assessment
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