
Psychology and the Challenges of Life
Adjustment and Growth
- 560 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
In the 14th edition of this market leading title, Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid continue to reflect on the many ways in which psychology relates tothe lives we live and the important roles that psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. Throughout the text, the authors explore applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting life challenges such as managing time, developing self-identity, buildingand maintaining relationships, adoptinghealthier lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to meet the needs and concerns of a new generation of students. It provides additional information on psychology in the digital age, social media, the current Opioid crisis, as well as offering greater coverage of matters concerning sexuality and gender, and sexual orientation.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Contents in Brief
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Psychology and the Challenges of Life
- Chapter 2: Studying, Time, Tests, Money—Meeting Challenges of Student Life
- Chapter 3: Personality Theories & Measurement
- Chapter 4: Stress and Coping
- Chapter 5: Psychological Factors and Health
- Chapter 6: Developing More Healthful Behavior
- Chapter 7: The Self in a Social World
- Chapter 8: Social Influence: Being Influenced by—and Influencing—Others
- Chapter 9: Adulthood Today: Themes and Variations
- Chapter 10: Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Chapter 11: Relationships and Conflict Resolution
- Chapter 12: Sexual Response and Sexual Behavior
- Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders
- Chapter 14: Therapies: Ways of Helping
- Chapter 15: The Challenge of the Workplace
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
- EULA