PSY 203 - Psychology of Adjustment
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 101
Description
This course examines the personality dynamics and affective behavior of the normal individual. Emphasis is on various personality theories and their application. Discussed are facets of interpersonal relationships and factors relating to personal and online relationships, frustration, conflict, anxiety, guilt, individual differences, and the prevention and therapy for the deterioration of adjustment.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Compare theories and research on normal personality and affective development and their application.
- Examine elements of in-person and online interpersonal relationships.
- Apply theories of adjustment deterioration, its prevention and therapy.
- Synthesize the effects of diversity, physical and mental challenges on adjustment.
- Evaluate how integrity relates to adjustment.
- Evaluate theories of career development.
Listed Topics
- Psychosocial development and the development of self
- Dealing with death, loss and grief
- Moral and ethical development
- Gender identity, gender roles, sexuality and intimate relationships
- Attraction, love, happiness, loneliness and solitude
- Adjustment deterioration theories, prevention and therapy
- Sources of stress and stress management
- Career identity development and work
- Antipathy, anger, aggression, frustration, conflict, grief, anxiety and guilt
- On-line relationships
Reference Materials
Currently recognized texts, videos, handouts, internet resources and library resources.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communcation
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 10/11/2019
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