Brings theory and research together to help students adapt to sources of stress in their everyday and academic livesAdjustment and Growth: Psychology and the Challenges of Life reveals the many ways that psychology relates to our lives while illustrating how psychological concepts and principles can help us adapt to the real-world issues we face. With a lively and conversational writing style, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid show us how to apply psychology to confront a variety of life challenges, such as managing time, developing self-identity, building and maintaining relationships, adopting healthier lifestyles, coping with stress, strengthening financial responsibility, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.Each easy-to-follow chapter begins with Did You Know That...?, a series of engaging and thought-provoking questions that pique the reader's interest before they dive into the chapter. The modular format of the textbook helps students organize their study time by presenting information in manageable units and providing brief Review Questions at the end of each section to enable self-evaluating mastery of learning objectives.Now in its fifteenth edition, this market-leading textbook is fully updated to meet the needs and concerns of the next generation of students. Expanded chapters address psychology in the digital age, social media, sexuality and gender, stress and the immune system, and the current opioid crisis. An entirely new chapter covers adapting to contemporary sources of stress, such as social and political tensions, public health in light of the COVID-19 crisis, gun violence and mass shootings, climate change, the treatment of immigrant and migrant families.

BRINGS THEORY AND RESEARCH TOGETHER IN PRACTICE TO HELP READERS ADOPT HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS Health Psychology: Applying Psychological Science to Health and Wellness brings the contributions of health psychologists to students with an approach that makes their study of the subject personally meaningful. Encouraging students to examine their own health-related behaviors and attitudes, the text presents students with the latest research findings that inform our understanding of the interrelationships between psychology and health. This easily accessible textbook covers topics traditionally addressed in a health psychology course, as well as broad and deep coverage of important health-related issues relating to reproductive, sexual, and psychological health. Dedicated chapters provide the context for many health issues, such as sexually transmitted infections and their prevention, behavioral aspects of reproductive health, decision making about reproductive options, sexual dysfunctions, and psychological health issues viewed from the biopsychosocial perspective. Throughout the text, the authors use a personal writing style that injects a bit of humor to engage student readers, all the while keeping a focus on developing healthier behaviors that anyone can apply in their daily lives. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCEThis textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text. Concept and Topic VideosThroughout the enhanced e-text, students will find a variety of videos that complement the reading with brief explorations of general psychology concepts that are relevant to the discussions of health psychology. AnimationsA variety of engaging animations illustrate concepts from a real-world, sometimes humorous perspective. Interactive Self-AssessmentsSelf-scoring questionnaires stimulate interest and provide self-insight. Appearing throughout the enhanced e-text, these exercises help students satisfy their curiosity about themselves and enhance the relevance of the text to their lives. Interactive Figures, Charts, and TablesIntegrated throughout the enhanced e-text, interactive figures, diagrams, and other illustrations engage students to facilitate study and strengthen retention of important information. Interactive Self-Scoring QuizzesStudents can check their answers to the Review questions at the end of each major chapter section instantly and an end-of-chapter Practice Quiz helps prepare for graded assignments and exams.

Brings theory and research together to help students adapt to sources of stress in their everyday and academic livesAdjustment and Growth: Psychology and the Challenges of Life reveals the many ways that psychology relates to our lives while illustrating how psychological concepts and principles can help us adapt to the real-world issues we face. With a lively and conversational writing style, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid show us how to apply psychology to confront a variety of life challenges, such as managing time, developing self-identity, building and maintaining relationships, adopting healthier lifestyles, coping with stress, strengthening financial responsibility, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.Each easy-to-follow chapter begins with Did You Know That...?, a series of engaging and thought-provoking questions that pique the reader's interest before they dive into the chapter. The modular format of the textbook helps students organize their study time by presenting information in manageable units and providing brief Review Questions at the end of each section to enable self-evaluating mastery of learning objectives.Now in its fifteenth edition, this market-leading textbook is fully updated to meet the needs and concerns of the next generation of students. Expanded chapters address psychology in the digital age, social media, sexuality and gender, stress and the immune system, and the current opioid crisis. An entirely new chapter covers adapting to contemporary sources of stress, such as social and political tensions, public health in light of the COVID-19 crisis, gun violence and mass shootings, climate change, the treatment of immigrant and migrant families.

BRINGS THEORY AND RESEARCH TOGETHER IN PRACTICE TO HELP READERS ADOPT HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS Health Psychology: Applying Psychological Science to Health and Wellness brings the contributions of health psychologists to students with an approach that makes their study of the subject personally meaningful. Encouraging students to examine their own health-related behaviors and attitudes, the text presents students with the latest research findings that inform our understanding of the interrelationships between psychology and health. This easily accessible textbook covers topics traditionally addressed in a health psychology course, as well as broad and deep coverage of important health-related issues relating to reproductive, sexual, and psychological health. Dedicated chapters provide the context for many health issues, such as sexually transmitted infections and their prevention, behavioral aspects of reproductive health, decision making about reproductive options, sexual dysfunctions, and psychological health issues viewed from the biopsychosocial perspective. Throughout the text, the authors use a personal writing style that injects a bit of humor to engage student readers, all the while keeping a focus on developing healthier behaviors that anyone can apply in their daily lives. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCEThis textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text. Concept and Topic VideosThroughout the enhanced e-text, students will find a variety of videos that complement the reading with brief explorations of general psychology concepts that are relevant to the discussions of health psychology. AnimationsA variety of engaging animations illustrate concepts from a real-world, sometimes humorous perspective. Interactive Self-AssessmentsSelf-scoring questionnaires stimulate interest and provide self-insight. Appearing throughout the enhanced e-text, these exercises help students satisfy their curiosity about themselves and enhance the relevance of the text to their lives. Interactive Figures, Charts, and TablesIntegrated throughout the enhanced e-text, interactive figures, diagrams, and other illustrations engage students to facilitate study and strengthen retention of important information. Interactive Self-Scoring QuizzesStudents can check their answers to the Review questions at the end of each major chapter section instantly and an end-of-chapter Practice Quiz helps prepare for graded assignments and exams.