PSYC 4072 Study Guide - Heart Rate, Adaptive Capacity, Sovereign Default
Document Summary
Rationale for having a psychology of aging : defining old age. When does one become elderly? : birren"s multidimensional approach. Rationale for having a psychology of aging : scientific curiosity. Aging is a part of nature: that we don"t understand we"re born, we grow up, we die) Developmental processes are well understood in early life less so for later life: we understand prenatal and childhood development, but not the trajectories of aging. Economic reasons/implications: mental illnesses that only affect the elderly, transition of mindset and feelings, changes to understand, a lot of unknowns/personal differences that are involved, a glimpse of healthy aging. Rationale for having a psychology of aging continued: understanding capabilities of older adults. Demand for knowledge about aging: want to know what"s normal. Practical significance of age changes varies: what is in the best interest of the elderly, help older people identify strengths and weaknesses.
