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People in Systems: Development, Diversity, and Environment

People in Systems: Development, Diversity, and Environment

Master the Material and Pass with Confidence!
Created byEliezer Shulman
Last updated 4/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand Human Development Across a Lifespan
  • Delve into Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment
  • Master the first domain of the LMSW exam objectives
  • Pass the LMSW exam with confidence!

Course content

1 section7 lectures2h 35m total length
  • IA. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Part 127:38

    Survey theories of human growth and development across the lifespan, from physical to sexual development, highlighting normal vs abnormal indicators and theories like attachment, Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, and Skinner.

  • IA. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Part 239:11

    Explore Freud's psychosexual stages—from oral to genital—and the unconscious, id, ego, and libido. Apply a biopsychosocial lens to normal and abnormal development.

  • IA. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Part 333:56

    Explore factors influencing self-image and body image, including culture, trauma, and society, and examine family dynamics, parenting, addiction, and ecological systems in human growth and development.

  • IA. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Part 411:51

    Examine crisis intervention theories and models, including the ABC model and six-step process, to provide short-term stabilization, assess life events, and promote coping in clients.

  • IB. CONCEPTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT16:17

    Identify indicators and dynamics of abuse and neglect across life stages, from child and elder abuse to adolescent dating violence, mandated reporting, trauma effects, and exploitation signs.

  • IC. DIVERSITY, SOCIAL/ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND OPPRESSION24:01

    Explore how disability shapes biological, psychological, and social functioning across the lifespan, and examine discrimination, oppression, social/economic justice, and cultural competence in social work.

  • Case Study – Understanding Human Development in Practice2:20
  • A Short Quiz

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge necessary

Description

Are you looking for a course to prepare you for the LMSW exam?

Struggling to master the human development section of the LMSW exam?

This course is designed specifically for exam-focused learners who want clear, practical guidance without getting lost in unnecessary theory.

Don't study harder. Study smarter.

Inside this course, you’ll:

  • Learn all the key stages of human growth from prenatal to older adulthood.

  • Understand major theories including Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, and attachment styles in an easy-to-remember way.

  • Practice case-based questions modeled on real LMSW exam scenarios.

  • Get step-by-step rationales so you understand not just the answer, but why it’s correct.

  • Build confidence with quizzes and practice questions that mimic the exam format.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong, organized framework for the human development section, reducing stress and increasing your chance of passing on the first try.

Who this course is for:

  • Social work students preparing for the LMSW exam.

  • Anyone wanting a focused review of human development concepts.

  • Learners who prefer practical, case-based examples over dense textbooks.

No fluff, no extra theory—just the knowledge you need to pass the exam.

Enroll now and embark on a comprehensive, confidence-boosting journey towards LMSW exam success!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to study the LMSW exam objectives in order to pass with confidence!