Psychology of aging: a biopsychosocial perspective
Publication details: New York Springer Publishing Company 2018Description: xxvi, 357 p. : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN: 9780826137289Subject(s): Aging - Psychological aspects | Family and relationships - Life stages - General | Psychology - Developmental - Lifespan development | Psychology -General | Psychology - Developmental - GeneralDDC classification: 155.67 Summary: Offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging.Item type | Current library | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Contents:
1. Introduction to the Psychology of Aging: Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPPSection 1: Biological Underpinnings of Aging2. Biological Theories of Aging: Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP3. The Aging Body and Age-Related Health Conditions: J. Kaci Fairchild, Ph.D., Kari A. Haws, Ph.D., and Christie Mead, M.A.4. Changes to the Brain: Methods of Investigation, Aging, and Neuroplasticity: Tyler A. Rickards, Ph.D., Juliana Baldo, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPPSection 2: Psychological Components of Aging5. Personality and Emotional Development: Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D.6. Mental Health and Aging: Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D., Preston Brown, and Victor Kwan, M.A.7. Cognition and Aging: Spring Gehring, M.A., Kyrstle Barrera, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP8. Cognitive Reserve and Cognitive Interventions: Nicholas Bott, Psy.D. and Maya Yutsis, Ph.D., ABPP9. Neurocognitive Disorders in Late Life: Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP10. Relationships, Families, and Aging: Changes in Roles with Aging: Rachel Rodriguez, MPH, Ph.D., ABPP and J.W. Terri Huh, Ph.D., ABPP11. Aging, Work, and Retirement: Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. and Cynthia McQuown, M.A.EdSection 3: Social Aspects of Aging12. Death and the Dying Process, Bereavement, and Widowhood: Andrea June, Ph.D. and Meghan Marty, Ph.D.13. Cultural Differences in Aging Experiences of Ethnic and Sexual Minority Older Adults: Kimberly E. Hiroto, Ph.D. and Sarah Yarry, Ph.D.14. Aging and the Legal System: Sheri Gibson, Ph.D. and Magdalene Lim, Psy.D.
Offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging.
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