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Psychology applied to modern life : adjustment in the 21st century / Wayne Weiten, Margaret A. Lloyd

By: Weiten, Wayne, 1950-.
Contributor(s): Lloyd, Margaret A. (Margaret Ann), 1942- [(j.a.)].
Publisher: Belmont, Calif. : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2003Edition: 7th ed.Description: xxxiii, 586 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0534597335; 0534597335 (pbk.).Subject(s): Adjustment (Psychology) | Adulthood -- Psychological aspects | Interpersonal relations | Self-help techniquesDDC classification: 158
Contents:
Pt. One : The dynamics of adjustment. Ch. 1. Adjusting to modern life. Application : improving academic performance. Ch. 2. Theories of personality. Application : assessing your personality. Ch. 3. Stress and its effects. Application : monitoring your stress. Ch. 4. Coping processes. Application : achieving self-control. - Pt. Two : The interpersonal realm. Ch. 5. The self. Application : building self-esteem. Ch. 6. Social thinking and social influence. Application : seeing through compliance tactics. Ch. 7. Interpersonal communication. Application : developing an assertive communication style. Ch. 8. Friendship and love. Application : overcoming loneliness. Ch. 9. Marriage and intimate relationships. Application : understanding intimate violence. - Pt. Three : Developmental transitions. Ch. 10. Gender and behavior. Application : bridging the gender gap in communication. Ch. 11. Development in adolescence and adulthood. Application : becoming an effective parent. Ch. 12. Careers and work. Application : getting ahead in the job game. Ch. 13. Development and expression of sexuality. Application : enhancing sexual relationships. - Pt. Four. Mental and physical health. Ch. 14 : Psychology and physical health. Application : understanding the effects of drugs. Ch. 15. Psychological disorders. Application : understanding eating disorders. Ch. 16. Psychotherapy. Application : looking for a therapist. - Appendix. URLs for recommended web sites.
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Floor 3, Shelf 2 , Side 2, TierNo 4, BayNo 5

158 WEI (Browse shelf) 1 Available SOMAC,09030,03,GR 5000047340

Pt. One : The dynamics of adjustment. Ch. 1. Adjusting to modern life. Application : improving academic performance. Ch. 2. Theories of personality. Application : assessing your personality. Ch. 3. Stress and its effects. Application : monitoring your stress. Ch. 4. Coping processes. Application : achieving self-control. - Pt. Two : The interpersonal realm. Ch. 5. The self. Application : building self-esteem. Ch. 6. Social thinking and social influence. Application : seeing through compliance tactics. Ch. 7. Interpersonal communication. Application : developing an assertive communication style. Ch. 8. Friendship and love. Application : overcoming loneliness. Ch. 9. Marriage and intimate relationships. Application : understanding intimate violence. - Pt. Three : Developmental transitions. Ch. 10. Gender and behavior. Application : bridging the gender gap in communication. Ch. 11. Development in adolescence and adulthood. Application : becoming an effective parent. Ch. 12. Careers and work. Application : getting ahead in the job game. Ch. 13. Development and expression of sexuality. Application : enhancing sexual relationships. - Pt. Four. Mental and physical health. Ch. 14 : Psychology and physical health. Application : understanding the effects of drugs. Ch. 15. Psychological disorders. Application : understanding eating disorders. Ch. 16. Psychotherapy. Application : looking for a therapist. - Appendix. URLs for recommended web sites.