Psychology Applied to Modern Life Adjustment in the 21st Century, 13th edition

The text students say they don't want to stop reading, Weiten/Dunn/Hammer's PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO MODERN LIFE: ADJUSTMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY, 13th edition, illustrates how psychology can help you understand yourself and the complex social world around you. Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples and engaging applications, the text uses psychological principles to illuminate the various opportunities you have in your daily life and future career. The text and associated workbook are highly readable, engaging and visually appealing, equipping you with a wealth of material you can put to use every day. Thoroughly updated, the new edition includes the latest research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion as well as experiences of people with disabilities. Cover About the Authors To the Instructor Acknowledgments Reviewers Brief Contents Contents To the Student Chapter 1: Adjusting to Modern Life 1.1 The Paradox of Progress 1.2 The Search for Direction 1.3 The Psychology of Adjustment 1.4 The Scientific Approach to Behavior 1.5 The Roots of Happiness: An Empirical Analysis 1.6 Application: Improving Academic Performance Chapter 1 Review Chapter 1 Practice Test Chapter 2: Theories of Personality 2.1 The Nature of Personality 2.2 Psychodynamic Perspectives 2.3 Behavioral Perspectives 2.4 Humanistic Perspectives 2.5 Biological Perspectives 2.6 Contemporary Empirical Approaches to Personality 2.7 Culture and Personality 2.8 Application: Assessing Your Personality Chapter 2 Review Chapter 2 Practice Test Chapter 3: Stress and Its Effects 3.1 The Nature of Stress 3.2 Major Sources of Stress 3.3 Responding to Stress 3.4 The Potential Effects of Stress 3.5 Factors Influencing Stress Tolerance 3.6 Application: Reducing Stress through Self-Control Chapter 3 Review Chapter 3 Practice Test Chapter 4: Coping Processes 4.1 The Concept of Coping 4.2 Common Coping Patterns of Limited Value 4.3 The Nature of Constructive Coping 4.4 Appraisal-Focused Constructive Coping 4.5 Problem-Focused Constructive Coping 4.6 Emotion-Focused Constructive Coping 4.7 Application: Using Time More Effectively Chapter 4 Review Chapter 4 Practice Test Chapter 5: Psychology and Physical Health 5.1 Stress, Personality, and Illness 5.2 Habits, Lifestyles, and Health 5.3 Reactions to Illness 5.4 Application: Understanding the Effects of Drugs Chapter 5 Review Chapter 5 Practice Test Chapter 6: The Self 6.1 Self-Concept 6.2 Self-Esteem 6.3 Basic Principles of Self-Perception 6.4 Self-Regulation 6.5 Self-Presentation 6.6 Application: Building Self-Esteem Chapter 6 Review Chapter 6 Practice Test Chapter 7: Social Thinking and Social Influence 7.1 Forming Impressions of Others 7.2 The Problem of Prejudice 7.3 The Power of Persuasion 7.4 The Power of Social Pressure 7.5 Application: Understanding and Avoiding Compliance Tactics Chapter 7 Review Chapter 7 Practice Test Chapter 8: Interpersonal Communication 8.1 The Process of Interpersonal Communication 8.2 Nonverbal Communication 8.3 Toward More Effective Communication 8.4 Communication Problems 8.5 Interpersonal Conflict 8.6 Application: Developing an Assertive Communication Style Chapter 8 Review Chapter 8 Practice Test Chapter 9: Friendship and Love 9.1 Relationship Development 9.2 Friendship 9.3 Romantic Love 9.4 The Internet and Close Relationships 9.5 Application: Overcoming Loneliness Chapter 9 Review Chapter 9 Practice Test Chapter 10: Marriage and the Family 10.1 Challenges to the Traditional Model of Marriage 10.2 Deciding to Marry 10.3 Marital Adjustment across the Family Life Cycle 10.4 Vulnerable Areas in Marital Adjustment 10.5 Divorce and Its Aftermath 10.6 Same-Sex Marriage 10.7 Alternatives to Marriage 10.8 Application: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 10 Review Chapter 10 Practice Test Chapter 11: Gender and Behavior 11.1 Gender Stereotypes 11.2 Gender Similarities and Differences 11.3 Biological Origins of Gender Differences 11.4 Environmental Origins of Gender Differences 11.5 Gender-Role Expectations 11.6 Gender in the Past and in the Future 11.7 Application: Gender in the Workplace Chapter 11 Review Chapter 11 Practice Test Chapter 12: Development and Expression of Sexuality 12.1 Becoming a Sexual Person 12.2 Sexual Orientation 12.3 The Human Sexual Response 12.4 Sexual Expression 12.5 Patterns of Sexual Behavior 12.6 Practical Issues in Sexual Activity 12.7 Application: Enhancing Sexual Relationships Chapter 12 Review Chapter 12 Practice Test Chapter 13: Careers and Work 13.1 Choosing a Career 13.2 Models of Career Choice and Development 13.3 The Changing World of Work 13.4 Coping with Occupational Hazards 13.5 Balancing Work and Other Spheres of Life 13.6 Application: Getting Ahead in the Job Game Chapter 13 Review Chapter 13 Practice Test Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders 14.1 General Concepts 14.2 Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 14.3 Dissociative Disorders 14.4 Depressive and Bipolar Disorders 14.5 Schizophrenic Disorders 14.6 Autism Spectrum Disorder 14.7 Covid-19 and Mental Health 14.8 Application: Understanding Eating Disorders Chapter 14 Review Chapter 14 Practice Test Chapter 15: Psychotherapy 15.1 Elements of the Treatment Process 15.2 Insight Therapies 15.3 Behavior Therapies 15.4 Biomedical Therapies 15.5 Current Trends and Issues in Treatment 15.6 Application: Searching For a Therapist Chapter 15 Review Chapter 15 Practice Test Chapter 16: Positive Psychology 16.1 The Scope of Positive Psychology 16.2 Positive Subjective Experiences 16.3 Positive Individual Traits 16.4 Positive Institutions 16.5 Positive Psychology: Problems and Prospects 16.6 Application: Boosting Your Own Happiness Chapter 16 Review Chapter 16 Practice Test Glossary References Name Index Subject Index 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