This text offers a readable and friendly presentation of the important methods, findings, and theories of human aging, while actively involving the reader in meaningful exercises and critical thinking. Students are repeatedly challenged to apply information in the text to the older adults in their own lives. Specifically, suggestions for enhancing the lives of their older relatives are offered and encouraged. These include guidelines for discussions they might have regarding social, emotional, and environmental changes as well encouraging intellectual and social interaction.
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This text offers a readable and friendly presentation of the important methods, findings, and theories of human aging, while actively involving the reader in meaningful exercises and critical thinking. Students are repeatedly challenged to apply information in the text to the older adults in their own lives. Specifically, suggestions for enhancing the lives of their older relatives are offered and encouraged. These include guidelines for discussions they might have regarding social, emotional, and environmental changes as well encouraging intellectual and social interaction.
In this Edition:
1 An Introduction to Human Aging
Why Study Human Aging?
The
Study of Aging.
Who
is Aging/Who is Old?
Stereotypes.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources
2 Research Methods and Issues
Guiding Principles and Issues.
Theory.
Research
Methods.
Ethics.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources
Part I: Aging and Our Bodies
3 Physical Aspects of Aging
Individual Differences.
Changes
in Physical Appearance.
Internal
Changes.
Chronic
Conditions.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
4 Theories of Senescence and Aging
An Overview.
Programmed
Theories.
A
Middle Category.
Unprogrammed Theories.
All
of the Above.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
5. Health and Longevity
Overview.
Factors
Beyond Our Control.
Factors
Within Our Control.
Other
Factors.
Social
Factors.
Quality
of Life.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
Part II: Aging and Our Minds
6 Sensation, Perception, and Slowing with Age
Sensation and Perception.
Slowing.
Falls.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
7 Memory and Cognition
An Overview of Memory Processing.
Memory
and Aging.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
8 Intelligence, Wisdom, and Creativity
Intelligence.
Expertise.
Wisdom.
Creativity.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
Part III: Aging and Our Selves
9 Personality and Coping
An Overview of Personality.
Traits.
Personal
Concerns.
Coping.
Identity.
Personality,
Health, and Well-Being.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
10 Relationships
Social Relations Across the Life Span.
Social
Support.
Family
Relationships.
Friends.
Religion
and Spirituality.
Isolation and Loneliness.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
11 Work and Retirement
Work.
Retirement.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
Part IV: Aging and Our Survival
12 Psychopathology
Overview.
Alcohol
Abuse.
Depression.
Acute
Cognitive Disorders.
Dementia.
Caregiving.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
13 Healthy/Helpful Environments
Spaces and Places.
Person
Environment Congruence.
Where
We Live in Old Age.
Community
Based Long-Term Care.
Retirement
Communities and Assisted Living.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
14 Death and Bereavement
Death.
Bereavement.
Support.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
Part V: Aging and You
15 Looking to the Future
Principles and Issues.
Aging
and Well-Being.
The
Future.
Highlights, Questions, Readings, and Internet Resources.
References
Name Index
Subject Index
This text offers a readable and friendly presentation of the important methods, findings, and theories of human aging, while actively involving the reader in meaningful exercises and critical thinking.
Students are repeatedly challenged to apply information in the text to the older adults in their own lives. Specifically, suggestions for enhancing the lives of their older relatives are offered and encouraged. These include guidelines for discussions they might have regarding social, emotional, and environmental changes as well encouraging intellectual and social interaction. While presenting the latest in research findings, the authors have also strived to keep research interesting for students who may not see themselves as researchers.
Paul W. Foos, Emeritus Professor, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M. Cherie Clark, Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology, Queens University of Charlotte
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