Psychology applied to modern life : adjustment in the 21st century.
Weiten, Wayne, 1950-
Psychology applied to modern life : adjustment in the 21st century. - Eleventh edition / Wayne Weiten, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dana S. Dunn, Moravian College, Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Xavier University of Louisiana. - xxxvi, 513 pages, 166 variously numbered pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Adjusting to Modern Life -- Theories of Personality -- Stress and Its Effects -- Coping Processes -- Psychology and Physical Health -- The Self -- Social Thinking and Social Influence -- Interpersonal Communication -- Friendship and Love -- Marriage and Intimate Relationships -- Gender and Behavior -- Development and Expression of Sexuality -- Careers and Work -- Psychological Disorders -- Psychotherapy -- Positive Psychology. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows students how psychology helps them understand themselves and the world-and uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities they have in their lives and their future careers. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay current with "hot topics," students say it's one text they just don't want to stop reading. Students and instructors alike find the text to be a highly readable, engaging, visually appealing package, providing a wealth of material they can put to use every day."--Publisher's website.
1285459954 9781285459950
2013948833
Adjustment (Psychology)--Textbooks
Interpersonal relations--Textbooks.--Textbooks
Adulthood--Psychological aspects--Textbooks
Self-help techniques--Textbooks
BF335 / .P88 2015
158
Psychology applied to modern life : adjustment in the 21st century. - Eleventh edition / Wayne Weiten, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dana S. Dunn, Moravian College, Elizabeth Yost Hammer, Xavier University of Louisiana. - xxxvi, 513 pages, 166 variously numbered pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Adjusting to Modern Life -- Theories of Personality -- Stress and Its Effects -- Coping Processes -- Psychology and Physical Health -- The Self -- Social Thinking and Social Influence -- Interpersonal Communication -- Friendship and Love -- Marriage and Intimate Relationships -- Gender and Behavior -- Development and Expression of Sexuality -- Careers and Work -- Psychological Disorders -- Psychotherapy -- Positive Psychology. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows students how psychology helps them understand themselves and the world-and uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities they have in their lives and their future careers. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay current with "hot topics," students say it's one text they just don't want to stop reading. Students and instructors alike find the text to be a highly readable, engaging, visually appealing package, providing a wealth of material they can put to use every day."--Publisher's website.
1285459954 9781285459950
2013948833
Adjustment (Psychology)--Textbooks
Interpersonal relations--Textbooks.--Textbooks
Adulthood--Psychological aspects--Textbooks
Self-help techniques--Textbooks
BF335 / .P88 2015
158