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Tables of Contents for Psychology Applied to Modern Life
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Part One The Dynamics of Adjustment
1
135
1 Adjusting to Modern Life
1
33
Application: Improving Academic Performance
25
39
2 Theories of Personality
34
34
Application: Assessing Your Personality
62
6
3 Stress and Its Effects
68
34
Application: Monitoring Your Stress
95
7
4 Coping Processes
102
34
Application: Achieving Self--Control
128
8
Part Two The Interpersonal Realm
136
162
5 The Self
136
30
Application: Building Self--Esteem
162
4
6 Person Perception and Social Influence
166
30
Application: Seeing Through Social Influence Tactics
190
6
7 Interpersonal Communication
196
34
Learning to Be Assertive
225
5
8 Friendship and Love
230
34
Application: Understanding Shyness
259
5
9 Marriage and Intimate Relationships
264
34
Application: Understanding Intimate Violence
292
6
Part Three Developmental Transitions
298
136
10 Gender and Behavior
298
34
Application: Bridging the Gender Gap in Communication
325
7
11 Development in Adolescence and Adulthood
332
32
Application: Becoming an Effective Parent
357
7
12 Work and Carrer Development
364
34
Application: Getting Ahead in the Job Game
392
6
13 Development and Expression of Sexuality
398
36
Application: Enhancing Sexual Relationships
427
7
Part Four Mental and Physical Health
434
102
14 Psychology and Physical Health
434
34
Application: Understanding the Effects of Drugs
460
8
15 Psychological Disorders
468
36
Application: Understanding and Preventing Suicide
499
5
16 Psychotherapy
504
1
Application: Looking for a Therapist
530
The Elements of Psychotherapy: Treatments, Clients, and Therapists
505
4
Treatments: How Many Types Are There?
Clients: Who Seeks Therapy?
Therapists: Who Provides Professional Treatment?
Insight Therapies
509
11
Psychoanalysis
Client--Centered Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Group Therapy
Evaluating Insight Therapies
Therapy and Recovered Memories Controversy
Behavior Therapies
520
3
General Principles
Systematic Desensitization
Aversion Therapy
Social Skills Training
Evaluating Behavior Therapies
Biomedical Therapies
523
5
Treatment with Drugs
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Blending Approaches to Psychotherapy
528
2
Application: Looking for a Therapist
530
5
When Should You Seek Professional Treatment?
Where Do You Find Therapeutic Services?
Is the Therapist Profession Important?
Is the Therapist's Gender Important?
Is Therapy Always Expensive?
Is the Therapist's Theoritical Approach Important?
What Should You Look for in a Progressive Therapist?
What If There Isn't Any Progress?
What Is Therapy Like?
Chapter 16 Review
535
1
Glossary
536
5
References
541
41
Credits
582
4
Name Index
586
7
Subject Index
593