The psychology of ageing : from mind to society / by Gary Christopher.

By:

Christopher, Gary [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

023033721X
9780230337213

Other title:

Psychology of aging

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

155.6713 23

LOC classification:

BF724.55.A35 C47 2014

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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