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Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today, 8/e

Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today, 8/e

Author(s):
  • Karen Grover Duffy
  • Eastwood Atwater
    • Author: Karen Grover Duffy
    • ISBN:9788131719138
    • Price: Rs. 475.00
    • Pages:528
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    For courses on Adjustment, Coping, Personal Growth, Mental Health, and Applied Psychology. This careful and balanced blend of personalization, advice, and science is intended for those who are 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.

    Table of Content

    PART I: INTRODUCTION
    1. Self-Direction in a Changing World
    PART II: BECOMING YOU.
    1. The Journey Begins - Childhood.
    2. Affirmative Aging - Adulthood.
    PART III: BEING YOU.
    1. Seeking Selfhood.
    2. A Healthier You.
    3. Taking Charge of Your Life.
    4. Managing Your Inner Life.
    PART IV: THE SOCIABLE YOU.
    1. Your Friends and You.
    2. Leader or Follower?
    3. At Work and at Play.
    PART V: THE INTIMATE YOU.
    1. Sexuality.
    2. Love and Commitment.
    PART VI: FACING CHALLENGES.
    1. Stress and You.
    2. Your Mental Health.
    3. If You Go for Help.
    4. Good Grief and Death.

    Salient Features

    • NEW - Revised organization-Chapters are now completely self-contained.
    • NEW - Up-to-date coverage of science and social issues-Such as terrorism and its effects, the present and future of technology, and cultural diversity.
    • NEW - Thoroughly Revised Scientific References-Contains over 350 new references and many new passages.
    • Pedagogical aids-Include chapter outlines, objectives, bold-faced terms, summaries, self-tests, exercises, and questions.