Topics include physical and mental health, the environment, law, consumerism, and processes of conflict and social influence. Designed for advanced students in psychology who are capable of independent study. A study is made of group and individual differences and their assessment. The student is introduced to instruments and techniques used in the measurement of intelligence, aptitudes, achievement, interest, attitudes, and other dimensions of personality and behavior. A comprehensive investigation is made of psychological, legal, moral, religious, and cultural variables related to cause, process, and adjustment to divorce is made.
Emphasis is placed on the impact of divorce on the individual.