PSYC 1030 - Psychology of Adjustment

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 0
Course Description: This course explores various psychological factors that contribute to human behavior, personal growth, and adjustment in everyday life. The content includes broad-based personality theories, acquisition and maintenance of coping mechanisms, gender roles, and career choices and workplace dynamics. Emphasis will also be placed on the nature of stress, physical and mental health, persuasive communication, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships.
MnTC Goals
Goal 5: History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences 5a. Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition. 5c. Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories. 5d. Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Adjustment and the Scientific Method
2. Personality
3. Stress and Its Effects
4. Coping Processes
5. Psychology and Physical Health
6. Understanding the Self
7. Social Thinking and Social Influence
8. Friendship, Love, and Marriage
9. Gender and Behavior
10. Careers and Work
11. Psychological Disorders and Treatment

1. analyze the key elements of the scientific approach to understanding behavior.
2. identify the psychological theories of human behavior, development, and personality.
3. distinguish among types of stressors and associated coping strategies.
4. differentiate between habits that promote and those that undermine health and well-being.
5. explain the basic principles of self-concept and self-esteem and ways to cope with the self-defeating behaviors associated with them.
6. identify the main aspects of compliance, conformity, and obedience in everyday situations.
7. explain how psychology plays a role in friendships, love, and marriage in modern life.
8. describe gender-role identity and the common problems associated with stereotypical expectations.
9. identify factors that influence career choices and adjustments to workplace changes and challenges.
10. differentiate among various types of psychological disorders and their corresponding stigma.
11. describe the major categories of therapy and the various types of mental health professionals involved in the provision of therapy.

05. 03. Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.

05. 04. Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
NA

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