The psychology of ageing : from mind to society /
Christopher, Gary,
The psychology of ageing : from mind to society / Psychology of aging by Gary Christopher. - x, 322 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Biological changes -- Basic cognitive processes -- Short-term memory -- Long-term memory -- Metacognition -- Everyday functioning -- Assessment of cognitive function -- Personality, intelligence, and individual differences -- Adjusting to change -- Health and ageing -- Mental health and neurodegenerative disorders -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Looking forward.
From memory to mental health issues, this book considers changes in the brain as we grow older to examine how age impacts on how we think and behave. Focusing particularly on the effects of age on everyday cognitive functioning, this is essential reading for those studying adult development and the psychology of ageing.
023033721X 9780230337213
Aging--Psychological aspects
Cognition--Age factors.
Ability, Influence of age on.
BF724.55.A35 / C47 2014
155.6713
The psychology of ageing : from mind to society / Psychology of aging by Gary Christopher. - x, 322 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Biological changes -- Basic cognitive processes -- Short-term memory -- Long-term memory -- Metacognition -- Everyday functioning -- Assessment of cognitive function -- Personality, intelligence, and individual differences -- Adjusting to change -- Health and ageing -- Mental health and neurodegenerative disorders -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Looking forward.
From memory to mental health issues, this book considers changes in the brain as we grow older to examine how age impacts on how we think and behave. Focusing particularly on the effects of age on everyday cognitive functioning, this is essential reading for those studying adult development and the psychology of ageing.
023033721X 9780230337213
Aging--Psychological aspects
Cognition--Age factors.
Ability, Influence of age on.
BF724.55.A35 / C47 2014
155.6713