Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
PSY270 19954-99999	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Personal & Social Adjustment
Surveys the basic mental health principles as they relate to coping with stress, interpersonal relationships, sex, marriage, and working. Emphasis on learning to become a more competent and effective person. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PSY270   19954-99999	Personal & Social Adjustment

1.	Describe classical and current theories of adjustment. (I)
2.	Describe the process of socialization and how it affects interactions with others. (I)
3.	Identify the characteristics of positive and negative self esteem. (I)
4.	Describe the determinants of self esteem and techniques for maintaining or changing self esteem. (I)
5.	Describe how body type and behavior are related. (II)
6.	Describe fitness and weight control and their relationship to self concept. (II)
7.	Describe the acquisitions of gender identity and sex role identity. (II)
8.	Describe the treatment for gender disorders and sexual dysfunctions. (II)
9.	Describe the relationship between thinking, perception, and behavior. (II)
10.	Describe the theories of emotion. (II)
11.	Describe the relationship between emotion and cognition. (II)
12.	Describe the theories of stress. (III)
13.	Describe physiological reactions to stress. (III)
14.	Identify types of stressful situations. (III)
15.	Describe stress management techniques. (III)
16.	Define adjustment and describe the factors that influence it. (III)
17.	Describe theories of psychotherapy. (III)
18.	Describe factors that influence goal setting. (III)
19.	Describe decision-making techniques. (III)
20.	Define intimacy and describe factors influencing formation and maintenance of relationships. (IV)
21.	Identify techniques of effective and assertive communication. (IV)
22.	Describe effective listening techniques. (IV)
23.	Describe leadership qualities and styles. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PSY270   19954-99999	Personal & Social Adjustment

I. The individual A. Introduction to theories of adjustment 1. Classical theories 2. Current approaches B. Socialization 1. Interactions with others 2. Agents of socialization C. Self esteem 1. Positive and negative 2. Determinants 3. Changing and maintaining II. The self A. Physical self 1. Body type and behavior 2. Fitness and self control 3. Weight and self control 3. Weight control B. Sexual self 1. Gender identity 2. Sex role acquisition 3. Gender disorders 4. Sexual dysfunction and treatment C. Cognitive self 1. Control of information 2. Cognition as action 3. Perception and behavior D. Emotional self 1. Theories of emotion 2. Emotional expression 3. Emotion and cognition 4. Depression III. Adjustment and growth A. Stress 1. Theories 2. Physiological response 3. Types of stressful situations 4. Stress management techniques B. Adjustment 1. Definitions 2. Social factors 3. Psychological factors 4. Maladjustment C. Theories of psychotherapy D. Goals and decision making 1. Goal setting and priorities 2. Decision-making techniques and considerations IV. Interaction with others A. Intimacy 1. Definition 2. Developing relationships 3. Romance B. Communication 1. Effective communication 2. Assertive communication 3. Nonverbal communication 4. Listening C. Group behavior 1. Organizations 2. Leadership

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