Psychology & Psychiatry, Applied Psychology
Psychology for Living Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today
Eastwood Atwater
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Synopsis
Highly practical in approach, this book exposes readers to all the major perspectives on psychology and provides opportunities for applying those concepts to enrich their personal lives. Accessible and authoritative, it balances the most current scientific literature with a wealth of applications and the more popular aspects of psychology. Content is drawn from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints, and includes contributions from clinical, personality, social, and developmental psychology, as well as from cognitive, biological, and health psychology. A wealth of diverse cases shows application of concepts in action. Self-Direction in a Changing World. Personality And Social. Motivation and Emotion. Stress. The Body and Health. Self-Concept. Meeting People And Making Friends. Being Part Of A Group. Marriage and Intimate. Sexuality. Work And Leisure. Personal Control and Decision- Making. Psychological Disorders. Therapy. Older and Still Growing. Death and Bereavement. For anyone interested in self-development and personal growth.Book Details
Published
August 13, 2001
Publisher
Pearson Education
Pages
512
Format
Paperback, 2001
ISBN
9780130409508