 |  Life-Span Development, 8/e John W. Santrock,
University of Texas - Dallas
Late Adulthood Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter ObjectivesI.Explain the multidimensional, multidirectional nature of change in cognitive functioning. |
| | | II.Discuss the different types of memory, memory changes, and wisdom. |
| | | III.Explain the relationship to cognitive functioning of education, work, and health. |
| | | IV.Elaborate on the training of cognitive skills. |
| | | V.Explain the work trends among older adults. |
| | | VI.Discuss retirement in the United States and in other countries, including factors that aid adjustment to retirement. |
| | | VII.Describe the nature of mental disorders in older adults, being sure to mention the predictors of and treatment for depression. |
| | | VIII.Discuss the different types of dementia, including their causes, symptoms, and treatments. |
| | | IX.Identify the effects of fear of victimization, crime, and elder maltreatment on older adults. |
| | | X.Expound on ways in which society can meet the mental health needs of older adults. |
| | | XI.Discuss the role of religion in late adulthood. |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education