NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Adjustment


This course discusses personality and its relationship to healthy adjustment to everyday problems, along with an inquiry into aspects of behavioral disorders relating to emotional maladjustments. Emphasis is placed on the application of learning, motivation, and personality theory of personal adjustment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 General Psychology

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of PSYC 2330 Psychology of Adjustment, the student will:

  1. Analyze important life issues.
  2. Identify major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
  3. Compare the major contributions of theorists and researchers who have been significant in the development of the psychology of adjustment.
  4. Analyze the influence of philosophy and the scientific method on the study of the psychology of adjustment.
  5. Explain how the specialty areas of the psychology of adjustment are interrelated and mutually dependent.
  6. Describe the foundations of adjustment, gender, relationships, and sexuality.
  7. Apply theories and research to the real world.
  8. Contrast the different theories of stress management and health-enhancing behaviors.
  9. Summarize maladaptive behaviors and coping strategies




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