Psychology and the challenges of life : adjustment in the millennium /
Nevid S. Jeffrey, Spencer A. Rathus
- 9th ed.
- New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, c2005.
- xxv, 620p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28cm.
Includes bibliography and index
The goal of this text is] to reflect the important roles psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. In the course of this text, [the authors] examine the many applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting such life challenges as managing our time, developing our self-identity, building and maintaining friendships and intimate relationships, adopting healthier behaviors and lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.-Pref.