5540 The Psychology Of Aging (3)
This course will identify major issues concerning psychology related to aging.
The major influences on the behavior, cognitive functioning and emotions of
older adults will be examined. Consideration will be given to individual,
group and environmental influences. Possible interventions will be identified.
Cross-sectional and longitudinal research will be reviewed in order to examine
the changes in individuals due to aging and the differences between cohort
groups. Three major areas of information will be the focus: concepts, theory
and methods in psychology of aging; biological and social influences on
behavior; and behavioral processes. There will be a review of current
literature.