PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment

Institution:

Weatherford College

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Description:

The focus of psychology of adjustment is to assist students in a successful adjustment to the higher expectations of the college experience. Students are introduced to the challenges, issues, and problems successful students overcome as they embrace this life-changing endeavor. Insight into principles of adjustment required in the college experience can be applied to similar adjustments required in social relationships and in the workplace. Chapter topics divided into four parts that include: neurochemical underpinnings of learning and behavior; the S-D cycle; embracing developmental change; learning contingencies; cognitive resolve, psycholinguistics, stress and adjustment, aspects of self-esteem, and "red flag"behavior that leads to academic underachievement. Three hours lecture per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wc.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 287-5471

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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