Assignment
Read Chapters 3 & 4 of Adult Development and Aging.
Essay
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. Why is it important to understand individual differences in the process of development in later life?
2. What are two forms that "ageism" can take in terms of ways of thinking about older adults?
3. How do biological theories of aging relate to sociocultural views of development?
4. What do you believe are the most significant age-related changes in the body? Why are these so important?
5. What areas of functioning are most in need of further research on aging? What would be the theoretical implications of such research? What would be the practical implications of the findings derived from this research?
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.