Psychology of aging 101 / Robert Youdin, PhD.
The text discusses theoretical models underlying geropsychology, and examines common difficulties that affect older adults along with the most effective treatment approaches for this population. With a focus on the strengths and functions of older adults, the text examines the unique psychological p...
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| Language: | English |
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New York [New York] :
Springer Publishing Company,
[2016]
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016. |
| Edition: | [Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Series: | Psych 101 series.
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Table of Contents:
- About the author
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Older adults are not all the same
- Chapter 2. Ageism and stigma
- Chapter 3. Psychological problems that older adults experience
- Chapter 4. Normal cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia
- Chapter 5. Older adults and their sexual lives
- Chapter 6. Substance abuse/dependence is not just a problem for young people
- Chapter 7. Older adult abuse
- Chapter 8. Environmental geropsychology
- Chapter 9. Issues surrounding dying and death
- Chapter 10. Future areas for psychologists interested in the psychology of aging.