Psychology of Aging -

Psychology of Aging

A Biopsychosocial Perspective
Buch | Softcover
384 Seiten
2017
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-3728-9 (ISBN)
129,95 inkl. MwSt
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Offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging.
The only graduate text to encompass the full range of issues regarding the psychology of aging

This is the first graduate-level text that offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging. Among the multitude of topics addressed are biological theories of aging, neuroimaging methods in aging research, neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve and cognitive interventions, a detailed overview of neurocognitive disorders in aging such as Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body disease, relationships in aging, work vs. retirement, cultural issues in aging, and aging and the legal system, to name just a few critical topics.

With an emphasis on promoting critical thinking, the text is enriched with discussion questions in each chapter along with suggestions for more in-depth readings. In addition it includes chapter PowerPoints and an Instructor’s Manual with sample syllabi for a 10-week course and a 15-week course. Written for graduate students in multiple gerontology-related disciplines, the text is also of value to individuals studying nursing, medicine, social work, biology, and occupational, physical, and speech therapies.

Key Features:



Addresses the biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components, and social aspects
Written by a variety of experts on each area
Emphasizes critical thinking throughout the text
Presents discussion questions in each chapter
Includes PowerPoints and an Instructor’s Manual with sample syllabi
Tailored to graduate students from multiple disciplines embarking on clinical or research careers involving older adults.

Brian P. Yochim, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified neuropsychologist at the San Francisco VA Health Care System and a Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Erin L. Woodhead, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Psychology at San José State University.

1. Introduction to the Psychology of Aging:
Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP


Section 1: Biological Underpinnings of Aging


2. Biological Theories of Aging:
Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP


3. The Aging Body and Age-Related Health Conditions:
J. Kaci Fairchild, Ph.D., Kari A. Haws, Ph.D., and Christie Mead, M.A.


4. Changes to the Brain: Methods of Investigation, Aging, and Neuroplasticity:
Tyler A. Rickards, Ph.D., Juliana Baldo, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP


Section 2: Psychological Components of Aging


5. Personality and Emotional Development:Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D.


6. Mental Health and Aging: Erin L. Woodhead, Ph.D., Preston Brown, and Victor Kwan, M.A.


7. Cognition and Aging: Spring Gehring, M.A., Kyrstle Barrera, Ph.D., and Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP


8. Cognitive Reserve and Cognitive Interventions: Nicholas Bott, Psy.D. and Maya Yutsis, Ph.D., ABPP


9. Neurocognitive Disorders in Late Life: Brian P. Yochim, Ph.D., ABPP


10. Relationships, Families, and Aging: Changes in Roles with Aging: Rachel Rodriguez, MPH, Ph.D., ABPP and J.W. Terri Huh, Ph.D., ABPP


11. Aging, Work, and Retirement: Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. and Cynthia McQuown, M.A.Ed


Section 3: Social Aspects of Aging


12. Death and the Dying Process, Bereavement, and Widowhood: Andrea June, Ph.D. and Meghan Marty, Ph.D.


13. Cultural Differences in Aging Experiences of Ethnic and Sexual Minority Older Adults: Kimberly E. Hiroto, Ph.D. and Sarah Yarry, Ph.D.


14. Aging and the Legal System: Sheri Gibson, Ph.D. and Magdalene Lim, Psy.D.

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeines / Lexika
Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie
ISBN-10 0-8261-3728-8 / 0826137288
ISBN-13 978-0-8261-3728-9 / 9780826137289
Zustand Neuware
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