GT 630 - Psychology of Aging

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In this course, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the developmental processes related to aging from a psychosocial perspective. This course will cover psychological theories as they relate to aging and human adaptation in terms of mental health, personality stability, sensory aging, intelligence, memory, cognitive disorders, gender rolls, occupational patterns, retirement, and leisure. Special consideration is given to effects of health and socioeconomic factors as they relate to the psychological processes of aging. Stress and coping with a life threatening, chronic, or terminal illness will be addressed.