PSY 180 - Psychology of Aging - Textbook
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Aging Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 2: Stereotypes & Myths of Aging Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 3: Social & Physiological Theories of Aging Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 4: Physical Health & Well Being
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Chapter 5: Cognition & Mental Health in Aging
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- Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
- Embodied Cognition of Aging
- Mental Health Matters: Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults
- Understanding Depression in Later Life
- Chronic Mental Illness
- Common Mental Health Concerns
- The Shapes of Memory Loss - Family and Friends Reflect
- The Shapes of Memory Loss - Medical Students Creatively Interpret
- The Shapes of Memory Loss - Perspectives of Those Who Live with Memory Loss
- Technology for Memory Loss
- Chapter 6: Social Engagement in Later Life Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 7: Intimacy & Sexuality in Later Life Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 8: Retirement and Later Life Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 9: Living Environments Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 10: Death, Dying, & Bereavement Toggle Dropdown
- Chapter 11: Lifelong Happiness, Successful Living and Aging Toggle Dropdown
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Why Do Our Bodies Age?
"Human bodies aren’t built for extreme aging: our capacity is set at about 90 years. But what does aging really mean, and how does it counteract the body’s efforts to stay alive? Monica Menesini details the nine physiological traits that play a central role in aging."
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