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Behavioral Science
This book covers the entire syllabus of “Behavioral Science” prescribed by the BNMC for B. Sc. in Nursing & Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery.
We tried to accommodate latest information and topics. This book is examination friendly setup according to the teachers’ lectures and examination’s questions. At the end of the book BNMC Previous question solutions are given. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourished. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
At the end we confess that there are some minor printing mistake still remains even our best afford to check it sincerely. We would be most grateful to the readers if these faults are pointed out and conveyed to us via e-mail, so that they could be revised in the next edition.
We also invite intellectual suggestions and criticisms from all readers that will help us to upgrade the standard of book. All such feedback would be generously and gratefully acknowledged.
CHAPTER-1: Introduction to Behavioral Science & Social Science.
- Introduction to Behavioral Science
- Definition of Behavioral Science
- Components of Behavioral Science
- Significance of psychology in nursing profession
- Science
- Introduction to Social Science
- Definition
- Significance of social science
- Boundaries and social matters
- Sociology
- Relationship between social science and psychology
CHAPTER-2: Social Structure.
- Meaning of Social Structure
- Elements of social structure
- Types of social structures
- Anthropological Perspectives
- Social Class
- Social Unit
- Social Status
- Socio-economic Status
- Social Factors in Community Life
- Social Laws & Regulation
CHAPTER-3: Social Structure and Its Relationship with Health Care System and Health of People in the Society.
- Family
- Definition and types of family
- Characteristics of family
- Functions of family
- Nuclear Family/Modern Family
- Joint Family/Extended Family.
- Matriarchal Family
- Patriarchal Family
- Marriage
CHAPTER-4: Social Movements and Initiatives Regarding Emerging and Re-Emerging Health-Related Issues in Bangladesh.
CHAPTER-5:
CHAPTER -6: Concept Of Psychology.
- Definition of Psychology
- Significance of psychology to the nursing profession
- Factors influencing Human behavior
CHAPTER -7: Concept Of Psychological Theories.
CHAPTER-8: Biological Bases of Behaviors & Psychological Theories.
- Biological Bases of Behaviors
- The Brain and Behaviors
- Neuron/Neurotransmitter and Behaviors
- Gene and Behaviors
- Behaviors
For Advanced Learners.
- Gland
- Common Behavioral Theories
- Skinner’s Behavior Modification Theory
- Edward Lee Thorndike Theory
- Pavlov’s Experiment of Classical Conditioning
- Learning
- Classical conditioning
- Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory
- Stress-Coping Theories
- Adaptation theory according to Dr. Hans Selye.
- Emotion
CHAPTER -9: Motivation.
- Definition
- Significance
- Types of motivation
- Theory of motivation
- Maslow’s hierarchy theory of basic human need
CHAPTER-10: Education.
- Definition
- Formal and informal education
- Influence of educational level on health status, especially of women’s health
- Nursing Education
CHAPTER-11: Religions.
CHAPTER-12: Culture.
For Advanced Learners.
CHAPTER-13: Health Beliefs & Practices.
- Beliefs and value of health
- Local practices for maintenance of health and care of the sick
- Beliefs on food and nutrition
CHAPTER-14:
CHAPTER-15: Developmental Psychology Throughout The Lifespan.
CHAPTER-16:
CHAPTER-17: Personality
- Definition
- Types of Personality. (Introvert-Extrovert)
- Personality traits
- ID, EGO, Super ego
- Personality development.
CHAPTER-18: Social Problems.
- Social Disorganization
- Social Problems
- Population Problem in Bangladesh
- Poverty in Bangladesh
- Slum
- Juvenile delinquency
- Unemployment problem
- Drug addiction
- Dowry
- Suicide
CHAPTER-19: Sexuality and Sexual Orientation, Life Crisis.
- Sexuality
- Impotence
- Sexual orientation
- Phases of Male and Female Sexual Response
- Sexual response cycle
- Reproduction
- Life Crisis
- Family Life Cycle
CHAPTER-20: Intelligence and Its Measurement.
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