Adult Development and Aging
About this book
Cavanaugh's bestselling ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING, 9th edition, covers the specific ages-stages of adult development and aging with a unique focus on "positive aging". Completely up to date, the new edition reflects the latest research, theory and issues. It includes discussions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every aspect of adult development and aging and how technology is increasing the likelihood of aging in place. Making it easier to study and learn, the text helps you connect what you're learning with real life while providing you with the tools you need to maximize course success, including review questions in each module, integrative questions and key terms with definitions. In addition, boxed features point out controversial issues about chapter concepts, illustrate aging principles through real-life examples and connect research to current social policy.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- Chapter 1: Studying Adult Development and Aging
- Chapter 2: Neuroscience as a Basis for Adult Development and Aging
- Chapter 3: Physical Changes across Adulthood
- Chapter 4: Longevity, Health, and Functioning
- Chapter 5: Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions
- Chapter 6: Attention and Memory
- Chapter 7: Intelligence, Reasoning, Creativity, and Wisdom
- Chapter 8: Social Cognition
- Chapter 9: Personality
- Chapter 10: Mental Health, Clinical Assessment, and Psychopathology
- Chapter 11: Relationships in Adulthood
- Chapter 12: Work, Retirement, and Leisure
- Chapter 13: Dying and Bereavement
- Chapter 14: Epilogue: Healthy Aging
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
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