Adult Development and Aging: Psychosocial Perspectives

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines theory and research of aging within the framework of the life span perspective. Topics to be covered include theories of aging, lifestyle factors, personality, stress and coping, social resources, mental attitudes (optimism and personal meaning), death attitudes, and Alzheimer's disease. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including PSYC 2550H.