PSYC 2315: Psychology of Adjustment

 

CSLO 1: Good Mental Health

1. Develop an appreciation of the dimensions of subjective well-being and its application to their lives.
2. Cite research that supports the principles, the strategies, and the skills of psychology of personal adjustment.

CSLO 2: Principles of Adjustment

1. Explain the empirical roots of happiness and well-being.

CSLO 3: Skills for Well Being

1. Assess their levels of stress and develop coping strategies for stress management.
2. Become more aware of student strengths, virtues and learn strategies to increase their happiness and overall quality of life.
3. Recognize the contribution of creativity and optimism to adjustment
4. Understand the nature of psychological problems and variations in therapies

CLSO 4: Optimizing Well Being

1. Acquire techniques to increase satisfaction with families and personal relationships. Experience a stable increase in happiness, as a result of practicing happiness-inducing activities.

CSLO 5: Current Issues and Ethics

1. Apply psychological concepts to the solutions of current issues and problems, such as, ethics, communication with fellow students, interpersonal relationships, and /or evaluation of presentations.