Rathus Psycho Chal Life:Adjust/Growth 4e - Softcover

Rathus, Spencer A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0030254647 ISBN 13: 9780030254642

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1989

Synopsis

This new edition is written in a modularized format. Each module is a self–contained study unit consisting of a set of survey questions, an introduction to the module, the body of text, and a summary section. This edition

• Incorporates coverage on biological views, classification of psychological disorders, adjustment disorders, and acute stress disorder.
• Focuses on issues of contemporary concern ("coping with the threat of terror") and concerns that address the needs of the nontraditional student (parenting, time management, acculturative stress, returning to school, etc.).

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Eight Edition of Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment in the New Millenium is your guidebook to contemporary life

Applies psychological theory and research to help readers solve everyday problems and reach their unique potentials.

Communicates the true scientific nature of psychology thrrough coverage of research methods and classic studies in psychology

Reflects the importance of human diversity in our lives and in society

Includes a comprehensive pedagogical package that stimulates learning through:

• PQ4R—a study system based on the work of educational psychologist Francis P. Robinson.
• Adjustment in the New Millennium applications—focused on particular contemporary issues in adjustment
• A Closer Look features—profiles of psychologist′ lives, advice on coping with the issues of modern life, highlights of theoretical and research issues in adjustment
• Self–Assessments
• Running glossary
• Full ancillary package

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0030254647
• ISBN 13: 9780030254642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 669