Adult Development and Aging - Biopsychosocial Perspectives

The fourth edition continues to provide psychologists with a fresh and engaging approach to the field of psychology of adult development and aging. It focuses on three themes: a multidisciplinary approach, positive images of aging, and the newest and most relevant research.

Sommario

Chapter 1: Themes and issues in adult development and aging
Chapter 2: Models of development: nature and nurture in adulthood
Chapter 3: The study of adult development and aging: research methods
Chapter 4: Physical changes
Chapter 5: Health and prevention
Chapter 6: Basic Cognitive Functions: Information processing, attention, and memory
Chapter 7: Language, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence
Chapter 8: Personality
Chapter 9: Relationships
Chapter 10: Work, Retirement, and Leisure Patterns
Chapter 11: Mental Health Issues and Treatment
Chapter 12: Long-Term Care
Chapter 13: Death and Dying
Chapter 14: Successful Aging

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Whitbourne, Stacey B. Whitbourne, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Susan Krauss Whitbourne Whitbourne
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.01.2011
• EAN: 9780470646977
• ISBN: 978-0-470-64697-7
• Pagine: 416
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia