PSYCHOLOGY 1150 - Adjustment
ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This
course is a survey of the theories of personality as they relate to dealing
effectively with the adjustive demands of everyday
life. The course includes coverage of
the dynamics of stress and coping, interpersonal relationships including
ethnic, racial and gender issues, and approaches to personal growth. Not IAI approved for psychology major
credit.
3 Credit Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
Five videos
OTHER MEDIA
Study guide is also available online at http://psychology.wadsworth.com
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Not required
EVALUATION/GRADING
Five film reports, five
enrichment activities, and five exams.
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Number |
Required Text |
Videos
|
Study Guide
|
Activity
|
Exam Number
|
|
1. Personality
Development |
Chapters 1, 2, & 5 1. Adjusting to Modern Life 2. Theories of Personality 5. The Self |
Select one to view: Dead Poet’s Society Boyz ‘n the Hood Finding Nemo |
Chapters 1, 2,
5
|
Film Paper and Personal Application
|
Exam 1
|
|
2. Stress and Coping |
Chapters 3, 4, & 14 3. Stress and Its Effects 4. Coping Processes 14. Psychology and Physical Health |
Select one to view: Ordinary People My Life Crash (2005) |
Chapters 3, 4,
14
|
Film Paper and Personal Application
|
Exam 2 |
|
3. Influences and Behavior |
Chapters 6, 7, & 10 6. Social Thinking & Influence 7. Interpersonal
Communication 10. Gender & Behavior |
Select one
to view: Mississippi Masala Boys on the Side Steel Magnolias |
Chapters 6, 7,
10
|
Film Paper and personal Application
|
Exam 3 |
|
4. Interpersonal Relationships |
Chapters 8, 9, & 13 8. Friendships and Love 9. Marriage and Intimacy 13. Sexuality |
Select one
to view: Parenthood (1990) As Good As It Gets Brokeback Mountain |
Chapters 8, 9,
13
|
Film Paper and Personal Application
|
Exam 4 |
|
5. Mental Disorders |
Chapters 15 & 16 15. Psychological Disorders 16. Psychotherapy |
Select one to view: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Girl Interrupted A Beautiful Mind |
Chapters 15
& 16
|
Film Paper and Personal Application
|
Exam 5 |
10/13/2009