This best-selling book discusses the aspects of “successful aging,” covering growth and development from young adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, and individual differences have on these processes. Its conversational and positive tone keeps readers interested in the subject matter, as it encourages them to apply the concepts of the book to their own lives. It presents research findings, theories, and models from the fields of developmental psychology, social psychology, health psychology, sociology, and others to discuss topics of prevention, compensation, gains, and losses. For psychologists, sociologists, and gerontologists interested in a valuable resource for information about the aging process.
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Using a personal, conversational style -- and an exceptionally well-balanced blend of research, theory, and practical applications -- this text explores the ways in which adults change or develop in both shared and individual ways over the full range of adult years -- from 18 to 100 or more. Comprehensive in scope, it explores all aspects of the process of development -- physical, cognitive, social, personality, and spiritual development -- and the biological, psychological, or social forces or laws that may govern the changes we see among adults.
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This best-selling book discusses the aspects of “successful aging,” covering growth and development from young adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, and individual differences have on these processes. Its conversational and positive tone keeps readers interested in the subject matter, as it encourages them to apply the concepts of the book to their own lives. It presents research findings, theories, and models from the fields of developmental psychology, social psychology, health psychology, sociology, and others to discuss topics of prevention, compensation, gains, and losses. For psychologists, sociologists, and gerontologists interested in a valuable resource for information about the aging process.
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Unusual textbook,
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Unlike most textbooks, this one is almost fun to read. The writer uses her own experiences to highlight some of the information. I would recommend that you tell your teacher to order a desk copy to review.
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easy to read/ follow. Enjoyable to read because personal connection to author. real life examples.
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Used this instead of 7th Edition (Worked Great),
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It is fairly difficult to rate a text book. It was fairly standard as far as textbooks are concerned. I found the author would admit her biases so it was a fairly fair textbook. It was straight forward and easy to understand.I understand most people buying this textbook do not really have a choice when it comes to choosing which textbooks to purchase. So I would like to say that if you are suppose to buy the newer 7th edition this edition works just fine. Even the statistics such as percentage of adults who do this... My class required the 7th edition. I purchased this used to save myself over $100. The pages were a little off buy considering the figure number / image number and chapters are the same I have no trouble at all using this instead. I recommend using this edition to save money.
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