Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today (11th Edition)

Helps readers apply psychological insights to their own lives.

The eleventh edition of Psychology for Living: Adjustment, Growth, and Behavior Today is designed for students interested in applying psychological insights and principles to their own lives. The text helps readers achieve a better understanding of themselves and others.

The scope of Psychology for Living draws material from the major perspectives of psychology, including the psychodynamic, ecological, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic viewpoints. The goal of the text is based firmly on increasing readers’ understanding as well as their knowledge about adjustment, in order that they may continue learning and growing on their own.

This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Check your favorite digital provider for your etext, including Coursesmart, Kindle, Nook, and more. 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Apply psychological insights and principles to their own lives.
• Increase their knowledge on adjustment, in order to continue learning and growing on their own.
• Understand themselves and others better.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Self-Direction in a Changing World

PART 2 Becoming
Chapter 3 Affirmative Aging-Adulthood

PART 3 Better Than Ever
Chapter 4 Seeking Selfhood
Chapter 5 Toward Better Health
Chapter 6 Taking Charge
Chapter 7 Managing Motives and Emotions

PART 4 Being Social
Chapter 8 Making and Keeping Friends
Chapter 9 Groups: Belonging, Following, and Leading
Chapter 10 At Work and Play

PART 5 Being Intimate
Chapter 11 Sexuality
Chapter 12 Love and Commitment

PART 6 Facing Challenges
Chapter 13 Stress!
Chapter 14 Understanding Mental Disorders
Chapter 15 If You Go for Help
Chapter 16 Death, Dying, and Grief