Revised to include new theories and applications, this text introduces adolescent psychology and development. Emphasis is placed on the impact of social change, and new features include a re-organization to reflect John P. Hill's mediated effects approach to adolescent development.

Adolescence

Politics & Social Sciences

Atwater, Eastwood

Social Sciences

Pearson College Div

This exploration of adolescent psychology and development is based on sound principles, the most recent research findings, and up-to-date clinical data. Using a student-friendly approach and everyday language it relates adolescent development to its larger social and culturally diverse context, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social change as well as the consideration of gender, ethnic and racial issues. This is the instructor's manual.

An introduction to the psychology of personality, which presents all the major perspectives on psychology and provides students with opportunities for applying concepts to their personal lives. This edition includes material on personality, jealousy, stress and the immune system, self-enhancement, love and close relationshps, and cognitive behavioural therapies.

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Prentice Hall College Div.

Highly practical in approach, this book exposes readers to all the major perspectives on psychology and provides opportunities for applying those concepts to enrich their personal lives. Accessible and authoritative, it balances the most current scientific literature with a wealth of applications and the more popular aspects of psychology. Content is drawn from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints, and includes contributions from clinical, personality, social, and developmental psychology, as well as from cognitive, biological, and health psychology. A wealth of diverse cases shows application of concepts in action. Self-Direction in a Changing World. Personality And Social. Motivation and Emotion. Stress. The Body and Health. Self-Concept. Meeting People And Making Friends. Being Part Of A Group. Marriage and Intimate. Sexuality. Work And Leisure. Personal Control and Decision- Making. Psychological Disorders. Therapy. Older and Still Growing. Death and Bereavement. For anyone interested in self-development and personal growth.

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today (7th Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Duffy, Karen G.

Mental Health

The author¿s goal is to increase readers¿ understanding as well as their knowledge about personal adjustment, in order that they may continue learning on their own. By underscoring several important societal (not just personal) themes, the reader is compelled to focus on other people as much as the self. Content is drawn from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints and includes contributions from clinical, personality, social, and developmental psychology, as well as from cognitive, biological, and health psychology. Recent coverage of science and social issues such as: terrorism and its effects, the present and future of technology, cultural diversity, environmental psychology, positive psychology, population changes, the status of America¿s children, changes in the American family, historic changes in social attitudes and community problems, gender similarities and differences, especially as related to education, career choice, etc., healthy aging, self-image, information on job searches, types of sexual orientation, stress with special attention on terror and trauma, stigma as it relates to mental disorders as well as the prevalence of various disorders, and alternative forms of therapy such as art therapy and acupuncture. For those interested in applying psychological insights and principles to their own lives as a way of achieving a better understanding of themselves and of living more effectively.

PRENTICE/HALL

The author's goal is to increase readers' understanding as well as their knowledge about personal adjustment, in order that they may continue learning on their own. By underscoring several important societal (not just personal) themes, the reader is compelled to focus on other people as much as the self. Content is drawn from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints and includes contributions from clinical, personality, social, and developmental psychology, as well as from cognitive, biological, and health psychology. Recent coverage of science and social issues such as: terrorism and its effects, the present and future of technology, cultural diversity, environmental psychology, positive psychology, population changes, the status of America's children, changes in the American family, historic changes in social attitudes and community problems, gender similarities and differences, especially as related to education, career choice, etc., healthy aging, self-image, information on job searches, types of sexual orientation, stress with special attention on terror and trauma, stigma as it relates to mental disorders as well as the prevalence of various disorders, and alternative forms of therapy such as art therapy and acupuncture. For those interested in applying psychological insights and principles to their own lives as a way of achieving a better understanding of themselves and of living more effectively.

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth and Behavior Today

Relationships

This exploration of adolescent psychology and development is based on sound principles, the most recent research findings, and up-to-date clinical data. Using a student-friendly approach and everyday language it relates adolescent development to its larger social and culturally diverse context, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social change as well as the consideration of gender, ethnic and racial issues.

Human Relations

A text book that deals with changing ones psycological profile to fit the needs of a changing world

Psychology of Adjustment: Personal Growth in a Changing World

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Adolescence

Adolescence

Adolescence

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today (7th Edition)

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth and Behavior Today

Adolescence

Human Relations

Psychology of Adjustment: Personal Growth in a Changing World