LO 6.1 Compare and contrast one’s emotional and cognitive reactions to two case studies.

LO 6.2 Describe ways that culture has been defined over time.

LO 6.3 Summarize mechanisms by which culture is maintained and changed over time.

LO 6.4 Summarize four categories of theories about the relationship between the physical environment and human behavior (stimulation, control, behavior settings, and ecocritical).

LO 6.5 Give examples of the benefits and costs of time spent in the natural environment.

LO 6.6 Give examples of the impact of the built environment on human behavior.

LO 6.7 Recognize the role of place attachment in human behavior.

LO 6.8 Suggest policy options for the social problem of homelessness.

LO 6.9 Demonstrate an ability to evaluate specific built environments for their accessibility for people with disabilities.

LO 6.10 Apply knowledge of culture and the relationship between the physical environment and human behavior to recommend guidelines for social work assessment and intervention.