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Aging and Cognition: Research Methodologies and Empirical Advances
Contributor(s): Bosworth, Hayden B. (Editor), Hertzog, Christopher (Editor)
ISBN: 1433804549     ISBN-13: 9781433804540
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
OUR PRICE:   $18.95  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: January 2009
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Annotation: Aging and Cognition takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive aginghow it happens and how to study it. The first part of the book explores methods for measuring cognitive change, including how to study cohort effects. The second part explores the social and psychological factors associated with cognitive aging. And, finally, a brief concluding section explores how to use research findings to improve the everyday functioning of adultsa challenging task because everyday functioning relies on complex cognitive tasks, while most cognitive research measures only basic cognitive tasks.
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Developmental - Adulthood & Aging
Dewey: 155.671
LCCN: 2008046651
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.2" W x 10" (1.50 lbs) 247 pages
 
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'Aging and Cognition' takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive ageing - how it happens and how to study it. The first part of the book explores methods for measuring cognitive change, including how to study cohort effects. The second part explores the social and psychological factors associated with cognitive ageing.