Psychology of Adjustment: Self Discovery and Overcoming Challenges

Psychology of Adjustment: Self Discovery and Overcoming Challenges is an integrated textbook for college students who are curious about themselves and how to overcome the obstacles in their life. The text is supported by numerous research and statistics involving the world of Psychology. Each chapter contains several self-assessments and/or activities to help with self-discovery. The purpose of the text is to assist college students in their mental health journey through the adjustments of life. Readers will be using the insights gained from current Psychology perspectives to overcome challenges, understand themselves, and make cognitive or behavior modifications based on what they have learned. Reader outcomes: Understand adjustment and personal growth through psychological theories and research. Explain personality and development and how both affect how we handle challenges in our life. Examine the self and the social world and how each contributes to self-esteem, self-concept, identity, and values. Understand the physical and psychological factors associated with our health and well-being. Identify the factors related to stress and how best to cope. Examine social influences and how they contribute to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Evaluate relationships within the context of friendships, love, sex, communication, and handling conflict. Understand the symptoms, prevalence, factors, and treatments of mental disorders. Evaluate psychotherapy and how it is effective. Discover career selection, satisfaction, and issues in the workplace.