Although I have taken this course before, I have discovered that there are so many theories on human behavior that all contribute to different aspects of this subject from different vantage points. Every theorist has different philosophical underpinnings, beliefs, and personal histories that contribute to the way they view the world, and thus craft and mold their theories on human behavior as well. I think as human beings, and social workers, it's important to be knowledgeable about the different theories and the strengths and weaknesses of each one when we are applying them in practice. The process of writing the theory paper was extremely helpful in fleshing out the different theories and how they relate to social work. I believe that a comprehensive and accurate way to view human behavior is through the lens of different theories, so as to capture every aspect of a human being's experience. I think it's helpful that these theories and theorists are all so diverse and in their teachings, because I think this accurately mirrors the diversity in human beings. It's important as social workers, to be able to recognize what theories would work best in certain situations with particular clients, because everyone is in need of something different, and some approaches will resonate more with some than others. Ultimately, I think the review of human behavior and this class has really prepared me for the upcoming year and my future as a social worker. Thank you Professor Bunte, and the rest of the class for a great experience here! <3
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