Aging and Older Adulthood

Name: Aging and Older Adulthood
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ISBN: 9781405170055

ISBN-10: 1405170050

ISBN-13: 9781405170055

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Joan T. Erber

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The second edition of Erberâ€²s popular Aging and Older Adulthood reflects the most up-to-date scientific research and theoretical foundations that contribute to our understanding of the aging process and older adulthood. Erber organizes the book around complementary â€²big point-of-viewâ€² theories that focus on successful aging and successful adaptation. (such as â€²selective optimization with compensation modelâ€²) as well as matching a personâ€²s competencies with demands of the environment (the â€²ecological modelâ€²). To ensure that students acquire a cohesive understanding of the theories, Erber closes each chapter with a discussion and application of these theoretical models.…

Book details

List price: $57.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 9/18/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 504
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Preface



Introduction to Aging and Older Adulthood



Theory and Method in Studying Aging and Older Adulthood



Biological Aging and Health



Sensation, Perception, and Attention



Memory



Intellectual Functioning



Cognition and Problem Solving in the Everyday World



Personality and Coping



Social Interactions and Social Ties



Employment, Retirement, and Living Arrangements



Mental Health, Psychopathology, and Therapy



Coping with Death, Dying, and Bereavement



Looking Ahead: Aging in the Future


Glossary


References


Name Index


Subject Index