- Know: the theory of behavior; family life cycle; the impact of biological, psychological and social factors on human development at each developmental stage;
- Be able to: apply theoretical concepts to the analysis of human behavior; critically analyze theories of behavior; apply knowledge of the life cycle of the family in assessing the situation and working with individuals, families, groups and communities.

prerequisites:
Anatomy and physiology;
General and personality psychology
Basics of sociology

Introduction to theories. Theories of personality. Theories of conflict. Systems theory and ecological perspective. Theories of empowerment. The theory of social work and culture. Families with small children. Families with teenage children. Families in the middle and later years of life.

- Грэйс Крайг. Психология развития. 7-е международное издание. 2003 г.
- Клонингер, Сюзен. Теории личности: познание человека. 3-е издание. Питер, 2003 г.
- Хьелл Л., Зиглер, Д. Теории личности. 3-е международное издание. 2003 г.
- Ashford J.B., Lecroy C.W., Lortie K. L. Human behavior in the social environment. – 2nd ed. 2001.

• Individual practical work; analysis of the problem situation (40%)
• Final control (60%, exam): Writing tests