Psychology of Adjustment to Modern Life

PSYC 220

javaguy

Richard M. Wielkiewicz, Ph.D., L.P.

This course is meant to provide majors and non-majors with an opportunity to study psychology mainly as it relates to themselves. Issues covered will include personality, stress, coping, social influence, love, marriage, career development , sexuality, and psychotherapy. The general approach will rely upon the empirical tradition in psychology, meaning relying upon the data, not beliefs, attitudes, superstitions, etc to answer questions.

Learning Goals of this Course

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  2. Students will be able to understand and discuss the basic elements of the empirical approach to the study of behavior relevant to the problems of adjustment in today's complex world
  3. Students will be able to identify and define experimental research, correlational research, naturalistic observation, and case studies
  4. Each student will develop a personal mission statement that consists of a statement of your reasons for attending college, your goals for the future, and how these goals relate to your core values and beliefs
  5. Students will develop awareness of key choices they will be making now and in the future, and learn about the social, cultural, historical, and personal issues that may influence these choices. They will also become aware of the responsibility they have for making choices and dealing with their consequences
  6. Students will have FUN and enjoy the course while increasing self-understanding, self-awareness, tolerance for the behavior of others, and the effectiveness of your own behavior

Syllabus


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Course Related Links
Chapter 1 Adjusting to Modern Life The Happiness Homepage    
Chapter 2 Theories of Personality  

Understanding Dreams

 
Chapter 3 Stress and Its Effects Explore the Stress-free Net    
Chapter 4 Coping Processes Coping With Rape Trauma: The Cognitive Approach    
Chapter 5 The Self Self-Esteem    
Chapter 6 Person Perception and Social Influence Social Influence    
Chapter 7 Interpersonal Communication Nonverbal Communication    
Chapter 8 Friendship and Love Are you and your mate compatible? Try this Love Test!    
Chapter 9 Marriage and Intimate Relationships Explore the Marriage Tool Box    
Chapter 10 Gender and Behavior Gender    
Chapter 11 Development in Adolescence and Adulthood Adolescence & Adulthood    
Chapter 12 Work and Career Development Explore future career options on the net    
Chapter 13 Development and Expression of Sexuality      
Chapter 14 Psychology and Physical Health Healthy Habits

Sleep Disorders and Related Topics

 
Chapter 15 Psychological Disorders

Chapter 16 Psychotherapy

 Psychological Disorders and Psychotherapy    


Other Course Related Links
Take the Myers-Briggs on-line! A Study of Self-Concept   Learned Optimism On-line Depression Screening Test


General Psychology Links
  The GRE Homepage CSB/SJU Psychology Homepage
     
Entertaining Links
Career Exploration on the Monster Board Check your email on-line Send someone an E-Card! Begin networking with Six Degrees


csb/sju
Link to some of Dr. Wielkiewicz's work!
Behavior Management in Schools: Principles and Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

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