— The Psychology of Diversity in Aging

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Psychological perspectives on various parameters of diversity in aging and older adulthood to explore cross-cultural differences, aging assumptions, ageism, discrimination, and resilience. Optimal aging, generativity, Indigenous healthy brain aging, LGBTQIA2S+ health. Disparities in cognitive functioning, health, and longevity. Evaluation of gerontological theories, methodologies, and current empirical research. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Psychology majors. Credit Limitation(s): Only two units of credit to students who have taken HDE 100C . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Domestic Diversity (DD). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Psychology majors. Credit Limitation(s): Only two units of credit to students who have taken HDE 100C . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Domestic Diversity (DD).