Adult Development and Aging, 5/E
K. Warner Schaie, Pennsylvania State University
Sherry L. Willis, The Pennsylvania State University

ISBN-10: 0130894397
ISBN-13: 9780130894397

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Cloth; 640 pp
Published: 03/20/2001

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For junior/senior-level courses in Psychology of Aging and Adulthood.

Incorporating both chronological and topical approaches, this comprehensive, scientifically oriented text considers the phenomenon of adult development from a behavioral point of view. It introduces current theory and research on the major psychological issues, and provides background on the social and biological aspects of development that is essential to students' understanding of behavioral age changes. Written to be thorough yet avoid jargon, this book's contents will enlighten and encourage students to seek a career in the study of aging.

  • NEW - Updated research findings—Includes over 2000 references to new and classic research literature.

    • Provides students with limited discussions of relevant material found in current biological and societal changes. Ex.___

  • NEW - Completely revised theories of aging (Chapter 1).

    • Sets the stage for a better understanding of adult development. Ex.___

  • NEW - Updated tables, graphs, and illustrations.

    • Provides most up-to-date, clearly organized information available. Ex.___

  • NEW - Increased coverage of international studies.

    • Reflects the steadily increasing amount of work on aging in Europe and elsewhere. Ex.___

  • A chronological and topical approach.

    • Gives students a description of the life span stages, and an integrated picture of the psychological processes involved in adult development and the stages of human experience. Ex.___

  • Emphasis on longitudinal research.

    • Presents data that is collected over time on the same individuals, in order to give students a better understanding of human development. Ex.___

  • Updated research findings—Includes over 2000 references to new and classic research literature.

    • Provides students with limited discussions of relevant material found in current biological and societal changes. Ex.___

  • Completely revised theories of aging (Chapter 1).

    • Sets the stage for a better understanding of adult development. Ex.___

  • Updated tables, graphs, and illustrations.

    • Provides most up-to-date, clearly organized information available. Ex.___

  • Increased coverage of international studies.

    • Reflects the steadily increasing amount of work on aging in Europe and elsewhere. Ex.___



 1. Adult Development and Aging: An Introduction.


 2. Young Adulthood: Independence Versus Intimacy.


 3. The Middle Years: Generativity and Responsibility.


 4. Late Life: Reintegration or Despair.


 5. Research Methodology in Adult Development and Aging.


 6. Families: Interdependent Relationships.


 7. Men and Women: Together and Apart.


 8. Careers: Earning a Living.


 9. Personality Development: Continuity and Change.


10. Motivation: Beliefs, Goals, and Affect.


11. Learning and Memory: Acquiring and Retaining Information.


12. Intellectual Development: The Display of Competence.


13. Biological Development: The Aging Body.


14. Mental Disorders: Failing to Cope.


15. The End of Life: Death and Bereavement.


General Resources.


References.


Credits.


Author Index.


Subject Index.

  • Free Copy, 5/E
    Schaie
    © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Estimated Availability: 01/01/2002
    ISBN-10: 0130894419 | ISBN-13: 9780130894410


  • Instructor's Manual with Tests, 5/E
    Schaie
    © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 248 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130894303 | ISBN-13: 9780130894304


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