Essay Assignment: Psychology Of Aging
Read Chapter8 of Adult Development and Aging.
Your assignment must illustrate knowledge of the concepts through an original personal and/or professional integration of the assigned text material. This assignment MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English. When relevant, culture specific and legal/ethical issues must be considered. Please integrate the material presented in the text into your discussion with proper citations following APA format.
1. Some scientists who conduct research on Alzheimer's disease argue that the newly revised prevalence figures, which estimate that 2 rather than 4 million adults have the disease, will lead to an under-serving of the older adult population. What is the basis for this argument? Why might some gerontologists prefer that the newly revised numbers be accepted? How do epidemiological studies of Alzheimer's disease fit into the current political scene in terms of the funding of research and long-term care?
2. Which theory of information processing and aging do you believe holds greater promise as a method of intervention for older adults with cognitive problems?
3. How might age changes in intelligence relate to identity processes? What advice or counseling would you provide to older adults who are concerned about loss of their intellectual skills?
4. Summarize the patterns of gender differences in development that are apparent from studies on personality in adulthood. What further work in this area needs to be done? Why?
5. How do changes in physical functioning and health relate to personality changes in adulthood as described by the theories and research in chapter 8?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Assignment Outcomes
Explore models of adult development
Analyze problems of cognition, memory and attention in adulthood
Identify the physical, emotional and mental health issues associated with aging
Distinguish factors that promote successful aging
Analyze evidence based developmental research.