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Record Nr.

UNINA9910822831803321

Autore

Stuart-Hamilton Ian

Titolo

Introduction to the psychology of ageing : a comprehensive guide for non-specialists / / Ian Stuart-Hamilton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, England ; ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2014

2014

ISBN

1-78402-777-4

0-85700-715-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Disciplina

155.67

Soggetti

Older people - Psychology

Aging - Psychological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

1. Some Basic Information About Ageing -- 2. Intelligence -- 3. Memory -- 4. Language -- 5. Ageing, Personality and Lifestyle -- 6. Mental Health in Later Life.

Sommario/riassunto

A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical information for those working with the older population.