Psychology of Personal Adjustment

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This course will provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into their own behavior as well as that of others. Goals for this course include: understanding personal adjustment and growth across the life span, dealing with life changes and developing adequate coping mechanisms for making self-affirming life choices, maintaining health, managing stress, relating to others in social environments, and developing effective interpersonal relationships. Strategies for exploring life options and making effective decisions are emphasized. Importance is placed on the role of beliefs and values in the decision-making process and the problems that arise out of value conflicts. Prerequisite: PSY 101. Three class hours a week.