Introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781849053631
ISBN: 1849053634
ISBN: 9781849053631
ISBN: 0857007157
ISBN: 9780857007155
Physical Description: 1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations.
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Publisher: London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Copyright: ©2014

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:august.16
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Some basic information about ageing -- Intelligence -- Memory -- Language -- Ageing, personality and lifestyle -- Mental health in later life.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Restrictions: NLC students and staff only.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.