Social cognition and aging:

Most of the research done in social cognition has been conducted with younger adults and may not be applicable to a much older population. Social Cognition and Aging provides a snapshot view of research that has been done with older adults or is directly applicable to this population. Focusing on is...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego Academic Press © 1999
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Online Access:FLA01
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Summary:Most of the research done in social cognition has been conducted with younger adults and may not be applicable to a much older population. Social Cognition and Aging provides a snapshot view of research that has been done with older adults or is directly applicable to this population. Focusing on issues of self identity, social interactions, and social perceptions, this book provides a broad overview of how aging affects one's own perceptions and actions as well as how others perceive and interact with the aged. Coverage includes such topics as self-control, memory, resilience, age stereotypes, moral development, and the "art" of living. With contributions from top researchers in both gerontology and psychology, this book is an important reference for academics and professionals alike in personality, cognition, social psychology, adult development, sociology, and gerontology
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 379 pages) illustrations
ISBN:9780080541303
0080541305
1281186570
9781281186577

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