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• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Chapter 1 Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging
• The Biopsychosocial Perspective
• Four Principles of Adult Development and Aging
• The Meaning of Age
• Key Social Indicators in Adult Development and Aging
• The Demography of Aging
• Summary
• Chapter 2 Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood
• Models of Individual–Environment Interactions
• Sociocultural Models
• Psychological Models
• Biological Models
• Summary
• Chapter 3 The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods
• Methods of Data Collection
• The Basics of Developmental Research
• Descriptive (Single-factor) Research Designs
• Sequential Research Designs
• Correlational Designs
• Measurement Issues in Adult Development and Aging
• Ethical Issues in Research
• Summary
• Chapter 4 Physical Changes
• Appearance
• Body Build
• Mobility
• Vital Bodily Functions
• Bodily Control Systems
• Nervous System
• Sensation and Perception
• Summary
• Chapter 5 Health and Prevention
• Key Concepts in Health and Prevention
• Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
• Cancer
• Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease
• Respiratory Diseases
• Neurocognitive Disorders
• Summary
• Chapter 6 Basic Cognitive Functions: Speed, Attention, and Memory
• Processing Speed and Attention
• Memory
• Cognitive Training Studies
• Summary
• Chapter 7 Higher-Order Cognitive Functions
• Executive Functioning
• Language
• Everyday Problem-Solving
• Intelligence
• The Psychology of Wisdom
• Summary
• Chapter 8 Personality
• Psychodynamic Theories
• Trait Approaches
• Social Cognitive Approaches
• Midlife Crisis Theories and Findings
• Summary
• Chapter 9 Relationships
• Marriage and Intimate Relationships
• Families
• Friendships
• Summary
• Chapter 10 Work, Retirement, and Leisure Patterns
• Work Patterns in Adulthood
• Vocational Development
• Vocational Satisfaction
• Age and Vocational Performance
• Retirement
• Leisure Pursuits in Later Adulthood
• Summary
• Chapter 11 Mental Health Issues and Treatment
• Psychological Disorders In Adulthood
• Elder Abuse
• Suicide
• Treatment Issues in Mental Health Care
• Summary
• Chapter 12 Long-term Care
• Institutional Facilities for Long-term Care
• Financing of Long-term Care
• Quality Issues in Long-term Care
• Summary
• Chapter 13 Death and Dying
• What Do We Know About Death?
• Sociocultural Perspectives on Death and Dying
• Psychological Perspectives on Death and Dying
• Issues in End-of-life Care
• Bereavement
• Summary
• Chapter 14 Successful Aging
• What Is Successful Aging?
• Ageism 2.0
• Creativity and Aging
• Successful Aging: Final Perspectives
• Summary
• Glossary
• References
• Author Index
• Subject Index
• End User License Agreement