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Aging and The Life Course
Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e
Jill Quadagno, Florida State University
Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Learning Objectives

After reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.

1.

What effect does aging have on creativity, wisdom, and intelligence?

2.

How does aging change a person's ability to learn and remember?

3.

What mental disorders are more common among the aged than among the young?

4.

How does a person's personality affect his or her ability to cope with changes that come with age?

5.

What stages of development do adults go through, and how do older men and women differ in their development?








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