Handbook of the psychology of aging /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Birren, James E., Schaie, K. Warner (Klaus Warner), 1928-, Abeles, Ronald P.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Academic, [2001]
Edition:Fifth edition.
Series:Handbooks of aging.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • History of geropsychology
  • Structural equation modeling in longitudinal research in aging
  • Longitudinal studies in aging research
  • Methodological issues in behavioral intervention research with the elderly
  • The genetics of behavioral aging
  • Aging and the human nervous system
  • Age-related cognitive change and brain-behavior relationships
  • Health risk behaviors and aging
  • Environmental influences on aging and behavior
  • Changes in vision and hearing with aging
  • Understanding the role of attention in cognitive aging research
  • Speed and timing of behavioral processes
  • Age-related declines in motor control
  • Aging and memory : cognitive and biological perspectives
  • Language production and comprehension
  • Emotions over the life span
  • Social relations : an examination of social networks, social support, and sense of control
  • Gender and aging : gender differences and gender roles
  • Personality and aging : flourishing agendas and future challenges
  • Wisdom and creativity
  • Mental health and aging at the outset of the twenty-first century
  • Technological change and the older worker
  • Elder abuse and victimization
  • Quality of life and the end of life