The Psychology of Ageing

From Mind to Society

Gary Christopher

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9780230337213
• eBook ISBN: 9781137368447
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Developmental Psychology
• Index: Psychology

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 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 and Neurodegenerative Disorders
• 13 Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• 14 Looking Forward
• References
• Author Index
• Subject Index