The Psychology of Ageing: From Mind to Society

ISBN-13: 9780230337213 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 336 str.

Gary Christopher

Opis

We live in an ageing society. From dementia and depression, to the everyday changes that affect our capacity to make decisions, psychologists are tackling the daily challenges faced by individuals and society as a whole. What types of questions are being investigated by psychologists today? What are the emerging areas that will be explored by researchers tomorrow?
The Psychology of Ageing
- Guides you through the latest theories and research in ageing, covering both biological and cognitive changes
- Discusses neuropsychological assessment
- Provides a detailed account of neurodevelopmental disorders
- Considers the role psychological research can play in attempting to address cognitive decline
- Features topical issues and examples which apply theory to real life
Providing an authoritative account of how age influences the way we think and behave as we grow older, this is essential reading for all those studying lifespan development, cognitive psychology and health psychology.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Biological Changes 3. Basic Cognitive Processes 4. Short-Term Memory 5. Long-Term Memory 6. Metacognition 7. Everyday Functioning 8. Assessment of Cognitive Function 9. Personality, Intelligence and Individual Differences 10. Adjusting to Change 11. Health and Ageing 12. Mental Health, Psychopathology and Neurodegenerative Disorders 13. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 14. Looking Forward.

O autorze

Gary Christopher is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. He is also a member of the Centre for Health and Clinical Research, and has published papers on a variety of topics, with a particular focus on cognitive functioning and emotion regulation in mood disorders and health-related conditions.