Costa, Paul creator Siegler, Ilene C. text Amsterdam Elsevier 2004 1st ed. monographic eng Eng lis h

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xix, 247p.: ill.; 24.5 cm. Documents the integration of aging into the mainstream of psychology. This book presents overviews of key issues and research findings on mainstream topics. It offers information on such topics as: the seven sins of memory, categorizing the common breakdowns of memory in everyday life, and the special breakdown of sins that increase with aging. 1. Aging and the seven sins of memory 2. Age-related changes in visual attention 3. Studies of ageing, hypertension and cognitive functioning: With contributions from the Maine-Syracuse Study 4. A life-span view of emotional functioning in adulthood and old age 5. Personality and self-esteem development across the life span 6. The evolving concept of subjective well-being: The multifaceted nature of happiness 7. A cultural lens on biopsychosocial models of ageing Paul Costa; Ilene Siegler. Aging -- psychology 155.67 COS 9780444514950 (hb) 0444514953 15663124 (Series) 201209 20201209124027.0