Psychology 2101
Psychology of Adjustment
Etta Lee, Associate Professor
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Office hours: see attachment
Email: elee@abac.edu
Texts: Weiten, Wayne and Lloyd, Margaret, Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21st Century
Description: Psychology of Adjustment ( PSYC 2101) examines mental hygiene, growth and choices we make as we adjust to our world. Challenges and problems associated with different stages of maturation and areas of social interaction are addressed. These areas include individual Microsystems such as home, office, and school and their impact upon each other. Larger social systems such as community and macro-culture will be also explored in an effort to understand the importance of context.
Objectives:
Upon completing PSYC 2101, you will have been exposed to five major unit objectives and should gain both a conceptual and practical (applied) understanding of the material:
Personal growth and adjustment
The student will describe and apply the major personality theories.
The student will describe the effects of stress and the different coping mechanisms.
The student will identify factors that affect the definition of self and others.
The student will describe major milestones in human development.
Interpersonal relationships
The student will list and describe factors that affect and define relationships (communications, conflict, love, marriage, etc)
Development
The student will describe factors and effects of development including gender issues.
Work and career
The student will explore different career choices and the impact of work on self and relationships
Mental and physical health
The student will identify factors that affect physical and mental health.
The student will identify and define psychological disorders.
To complete this course you should be able to communicate your ability to understand these concepts in both oral and written form. This course is a four-fold learning process with respect to the material: definition of the concepts covered, assessment of yourself, application of knowledge to enrich your own growth, and evaluation of the application process.
Assessment: There will be two major components of your overall grade.
Unit exams (200 points)
There will be approximately 2 exams each worth 100 points each. Each exam will be taken individually and will cover material from one unit. There will be a mixture of short answer and essay questions on each exam, but mainly essay. The unit exams will be taken on campus or with a proctor at an approved location if you are unable to come to campus. The exams will be given by appointment so each student's needs will be met included their individual time schedule.
On-line discussion (200 pts)
During each week of of the semester discussions will be posted on WebVista. The student will be responsible for keeping up with these discussion. The discussions should assist the student with applying information to his or her personal life but should make the student uncomfortable with sharing personal information.
Grading scale (total points earned divided by 400 and multiplied by 100)
A (90-100%)
B (80-90%)
C (70-80%)
D (60-70%)
F (less than 60%)
Unit I
Part One: Adjustment: Why and How: Chapters 1,2,3, and 4
Part two: Interpersonal Factors: Chapters 5, 6, 7,8, and 9
Midterm Exam over Unit I parts 1 and 2 (by appointment 100 pts)
Unit II
Part One: Development: Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13
Part Two: Mental and Physical Heath: Chapters 14, 15, and 16
Final Exam over Unit II parts 3 and 4 (by appointment 100pts)