Psychology applied to modern life : adjustment in the 21st century

Weiten, Wayne 1950- (author.). Dunn, Dana. (author.). Hammer, Elizabeth Yost, (author.).

Summary: Filled with 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.

Record details

ISBN: 1305968476
ISBN: 9781305968479
ISBN: 9781337111980
Physical Description: print
xxxv, 483 pages, 134 variously numbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Edition: Twelfth edition.
Publisher: Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

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 the family -- Gender and behavior -- Development and expression of sexuality -- Careers and work -- Psychological disorders -- Psychotherapy -- Positive psychology.