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Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Sixth Edition (Handbooks of Aging)
Author: James E. Birren, K. Warner Schaie
Year: 2005
Pages: 564
Format: PDF
File size: 3 MB
Language: ENG

Year: 2005
Pages: 564
Format: PDF
File size: 3 MB
Language: ENG

The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging Sixth Edition Handbooks of Aging is a comprehensive guide that explores the complex and multifaceted nature of aging from a psychological perspective. The book covers a wide range of topics related to aging, including cognitive and emotional changes, social and cultural factors, and the impact of technology on aging individuals. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population, and provides practical strategies for promoting healthy aging and well-being. The book begins with an introduction to the field of gerontology and the study of aging, highlighting the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of aging in order to promote healthy aging and well-being. It then delves into the various cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur as people age, including changes in memory, attention, and decision-making abilities, as well as the development of wisdom and resilience. One of the key themes of the book is the need to study and understand the process of technological evolution in order to develop a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge. This involves recognizing the potential benefits and risks of technology, and using this understanding to inform our own use of technology in a way that promotes healthy aging and well-being.
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