PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT

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This course will introduce you to psychological adjustment, or the process by which people adapt to the demands of everyday life circumstances across the lifespan. Factors that affect adjustment include gender, personality, self-esteem, ability to communicate effectively, health, experience of stress, changes with aging, and coping processes. Factors also include social influence and pressure, relationships with others, career preparation, and work through the stages of life. Students will use this knowledge to actively take charge of their own lives as they adjust to an ever-changing world.