Psychology

of Adjustment (PSY451)
Revision_Mid Semester

Date: 11/9/15

Chapter 1: Introduction to Adjustment

Important Topics
Paradox of Progress
Defintion of Adjustment
Objectives of Studying Adjustment


Chapter 2: Basic Tenets of Psychology

Important Topics
Defintion & Subject Matter of Psychology.
Psychology & Common Sense.
Thinkers in Psychology
Schools of Psychology.

Chapter 3: Dimesions of Assesment

Important Topics
Adjustment Psychology
Subject Matter of Adjustment Psychology
Aims of Adjustment Psychology
Approaches to Adjustment
Methods of Investigating Adjustment


Chapter 4: Personality and Adjustment

Important Topics
Definition of Personality (features)
Relationship between Personalty & Adjustment
Personality Theories
Consequences for Adjustment, as explained by different Personality
Theories.

Chapter 5: Stress and Coping

Important Topics
Definition of Stress
Appraisal of Stressful Events
Sources of Stress
Types of Responses to Stress