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Helps readers apply psychological insights to their own lives.The eleventh edition of Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today is designed for students interested in applying psychological insights and principles to their own lives. The text helps readers achieve a better understanding of themselves and others.The scope of Psychology for Living draws material from the major perspectives of psychology, including the psychodynamic, ecological, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints. The goal of the text is based firmly on increasing readers’ understanding as well as their knowledge about adjustment, in order that they may continue learning and growing on their own.This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Check your favorite digital provider for your etext, including Coursesmart, Kindle, Nook, and more.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to: Apply psychological insights and principles to their own lives. Increase their knowledge on adjustment, in order to continue learning and growing on their own. Understand themselves and others better.
This text investigates how psychological principles can be systematically applied to facilitate personal adjustment, emotional growth, and improved interpersonal behavior in daily life. The authors, Eastwood Atwater, Karen Grover Duffy, and Steven J. Kirsh, synthesize foundational theories from major psychological schools to provide a practical framework for self-understanding. By integrating academic research with accessible application, the text serves as a guide for students and individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of human behavior through evidence-based strategies.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a standard academic resource for introductory psychology courses, emphasizing the practical utility of psychological theory in everyday contexts. Its structured approach and broad theoretical coverage suggest a focus on accessibility for undergraduate students and those interested in the foundational mechanics of human adjustment.
Page Count:
456
Publication Date:
2013-02-18
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205961622
ISBN-13:
9780205961627
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