Experimental Psychology And Human Aging

Author : Donald H. Kausler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461396956

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Experimental Psychology, Cognition, and Human Aging by Donald H. Kausler Pdf

This book is a major revision and extension of my earlier book, Experimental Psychology and Human Aging, which appeared in 1982. The intervening years have seen a remarkable expansion of psychological research on human aging, especially on topics dealing with cognition. They have also seen research on cognitive aging gain increasing importance within the mainstream of basic cognitive research. As my lecture notes for my course in the psychology of aging grew, so did my apprehension regarding the task ahead of me in revis ing the first edition. The research explosion in cognitive aging forced several major changes in content from the first to the second edition. Two chapters on learning and memory in the first edition were necessarily expanded to six chapters in the present edition. Similarly, the single prior chapter on percep tion and attention became two chapters, as did the single prior chapter on thinking. Another change from the first edition is in the addition of some review of the effects of abnormal aging on various cognitive processes, parti cularly in regard to memory functioning. To keep the revision within reason able length, some sacrifices had to be made. The multiple chapters on metho dology and theory in the first edition were condensed into the present, single chapter. However, the major topics from the first edition were retained and, in fact, added to by the inclusion of important topics and issues that emerged over the past eight years.

Author : Timothy A. Salthouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461394846

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Adult Cognition by Timothy A. Salthouse Pdf

For some time now, the study of cognitive development has been far and away the most active discipline within developmental psychology. Although there would be much disagreement as to the exact proportion of papers published in developmental journals that could be considered cognitive, 50% seems like a conservative estimate. Hence, a series of scholarly books to be devoted to work in cognitive development is especially appropriate at this time. The Springer Series in Cognitive Development contains two basic types of books, namely, edited collections of original chapters by several authors, and original volumes written by one author or a small group of authors. The flagship for the Springer Series is a serial publication of the "advances" type, carrying the subtitle Progress in Cognitive Development Research. Volumes in the Progress sequence are strongly thematic, in that each is limited to some well-defined domain of cognitive-developmental research (e. g. , logical and mathematical development, semantic development). All Progress volumes are edited collections. Editors of such books, upon consultation with the Series Editor, may elect to have their works published either as contributions to the Progress sequence or as separate volumes. All books written by one author or a small group of authors will be published as separate volumes within the series. A fairly broad definition of cognitive development is being used in the selection of books for this series.

Author : Donald H. Kausler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Psychology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037364911

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Experimental Psychology and Human Aging by Donald H. Kausler Pdf

Author : Neil Charness
Publisher : Chichester ; New York : Wiley
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1985-11-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015009506786

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Aging and Human Performance by Neil Charness Pdf

Shows how ageing processes affect human performance: sensory and perceptual, memory, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, physical performance, and workplace performance.

Author : Wendy A. Rogers,Arthur D. Fisk,Neff Walker
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 080581910X

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Aging and Skilled Performance by Wendy A. Rogers,Arthur D. Fisk,Neff Walker Pdf

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : John Duncan,Louise Phillips,Peter McLeod
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780191568626

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Measuring the Mind by John Duncan,Louise Phillips,Peter McLeod Pdf

What are the fundamental mechanisms of decision making, processing speed, memory and cognitive control? How do these give rise to individual differences, and how do they change as people age? How are these mechanisms implemented in neural unctions, in particular the functions of the frontal lobe? How do they relate to the demands of everyday, 'real life' behaviour? Over almost five decades, Pat Rabbitt has been among the most distinguished of British cognitive psychologists. His work has been widely influential in theories of mental speed, cognitive control and aging, influencing research in experimental psychology, neuropsychology and individual differences. This volume, dedicated to Pat Rabbitt, brings together a distinguished group of 16 contributors actively pursuing research in the fields of speed, memory, and control, and the application of these fields to individual differences and aging. With the latest work from senior figures in the field, and a focus on fundamental topics in both teaching and research, the book will be valuable to students and scientists in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

Author : E.A. Lovelace
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1990-12-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 008086726X

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Aging and Cognition by E.A. Lovelace Pdf

Presented in this volume is a discussion of current literature and theoretical issues relating to three aspects of late-life age-related cognitive change. Firstly, evidence regarding aging and the basic mental processes of attention, motor control, memory, language, problem-solving, and intelligence are presented. Secondly, the role of personal traits such as personality and self-efficacy in the aging of cognitive function are developed, along with self-awareness of cognitive processes and age changes in the monitoring of these processes. Thirdly, consideration is given to the study of interventions to delay or remediate the cognitive declines of aging.

Author : Matthew Sharps
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351533164

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Aging, Representation, and Thought by Matthew Sharps Pdf

The brain contains many distinct functional and anatomical regions. Despite these differences, brain tissues are sufficiently uniform in the fact that they can engage in various types of processing. How can functionally different kinds of processes, such as verbal memory and reasoning, visual and auditory memory, and mental imagery, all be supported by the relatively uniform electrochemical activity of a brain's neurons? How are they appropriately segregated and integrated as needed? In Aging, Representation, and Thought, Matthew J. Sharps provides an empirically based, functional answer to what is, from the standpoint of modern cognitive psychology, a critical theoretical issue.Sharps argues that the crucial factor is the degree to which information is subjected to processing that is more gestalt or feature-intensive in nature. Sharps shows that purely gestalt processing deals with information in large "chunks," providing for relatively little incisive analysis. Purely feature-intensive processing, on the other hand, tends to ignore the overall nature and context of information in favor of comparatively minute analyses. It provides for relatively comprehensive analysis, but also for slow, cumbersome processing. Neither process, however, works in isolation, and Sharps demonstrates how information processing occurs on a continuum between the two extremes.Sharps' theoretical perspective is amply borne out by the results of specific experiments in all of the cognitive realms he addresses. He provides relatively comprehensive explanations for a variety of phenomena including the diminution of specific cognitive processes with age, and errors in eyewitness memory, reasoning, and decision-making at all levels of human activity. Aging, Representation, and Thought will be of interest to psychologists, students of adult development and aging, and management specialists.

Author : Moshe Naveh-Benjamin,Morris Moscovitch,Henry L. Roediger, III
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134949625

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Perspectives on Human Memory and Cognitive Aging by Moshe Naveh-Benjamin,Morris Moscovitch,Henry L. Roediger, III Pdf

Divided into four parts, the first section of this book deals with levels of processing and memory theory, the second addresses working memory and attention, the third deals with cognitive aging, and the last addresses neuroscience perspectives.

Author : Nancy R. Hooyman
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780191039324

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Measuring the Mind: Speed, Control, and Age by Nancy R. Hooyman Pdf

Section I: Reaction time and mental speed 1. Ageing and response times: a comparison of sequential sampling models, Roger Ratcliff, Anjali Thapar, Philip L. Smith & Gail McKoon2. Inconsistency in response time as an indicator of cognitive ageing, David F. Hultsch, Michael A. Hunter, Stuart W. S. MacDonald & Esther Strauss3. Ageing and the ability to ignore irrelevant information in visual search and enumeration tasks, Elizabeth A. Maylor & Derrick G. Watson4. Individual differences and cognitive models of the mind: using the differentiation hypothesis to distinguish general and specific cognitive processes, Mike Anderson & Jeff Nelson5. Reaction time parameters, intelligence aging and death: the West of Scotland Twenty-07 study, Ian J. Deary & Geoff Der6. The wrong tree: time perception and time experience in the elderly, John WeardenSection II: Cognitive control and frontal lobe function 7. The chronometrics of task-set control, Stephen Monsell8. An evaluation of the frontal lobe theory of cognitive ageing, Louise H. Phillips & Julie D. Henry9. The gateway hypothesis of rostral prefrontal cortex (area 10) function, Paul W. Burgess, Jon S. Simons, Iroise Dumontheil & Sam J. Gilbert10. Prefrontal cortex and Spearmans g, John DuncanSection III: Memory and age 11. On reducing age-related declines in memory and executive control, Fergus I. M. Craik12. Working memory and ageing, Alan Baddeley, Hilary Baddeley, Dino Chincotta, Simona Luzzi & Christobel Meikle13. The own-age effect in face recognition, Timothy J. Perfect & Helen C. MoonSection IV: Real-world cognition 14. Cognitive ethology: giving real life to attention research, Alan Kingstone, Daniel Smilek, Elina Birmingham, Dave Cameron & Walter Bischof15. Are automated actions beyond conscious access?, Peter McLeod, Peter Sommerville & Nick Reed16. Operator functional state: the prediction of breakdown in human performance, Robert J. Hockey

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1995-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015034850100

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Psychology of Aging by Anonim Pdf

Up-to-date annotated bibliography dealing with the important psychological issues of aging covers varied types of source materials. An introduction sets the stage for the topical chapters that make up the main part of the book. The 14 topical chapters cover theoretical and research methodology, sensory and perceptual processes, psychophysiology, learning/memory and problem-solving, intelligence and creativity, interpersonal relationships, personality, work and retirement, mental health and therapy, and death and dying. Author and subject indexes make the unique guide easily accessible for varied research in the field of psychology and gerontology.

Author : Robert J. Kastenbaum
Publisher : Springer
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783662398494

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Contributions to the Psychobiology of Aging by Robert J. Kastenbaum Pdf

Author : Joan T. Erber
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119438496

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Aging and Older Adulthood by Joan T. Erber Pdf

Reflects the most important theoretical foundations and research directions concerning aging and older adulthood This authoritative volume provides the latest insights into, and theoretical interpretation of, our understanding of the human aging process. Newly updated and revised, this edition of the well-established student textbook offers relatable scenarios that touch upon real-world issues faced by older adults and their families. The book explains how research studies attempt to answer questions of both theoretical and practical importance as they relate to aging and older adulthood, and it explains the hypotheses and findings of the studies in a manner that is comprehensible to readers of all levels of research experience. Aging and Older Adulthood begins by describing the demographic characteristics of the older population, and follows with a chapter on theoretical models that apply to the study of adult development and aging, as well as approaches commonly taken to conduct research and ethical concerns involved in the study of this group. It then offers a series of chapters exploring biological aging, sensation perception and attention, memory, intellectual functioning, cognition and real-world problem-solving, personality and coping, social interaction and social ties, lifestyles and retirement, mental health and psychotherapy, and death and bereavement. The final chapter looks at aging in the future. Each chapter includes fully updated research findings, as well as new and expanded coverage of concepts and ideas in areas such as neuroscience, and diabetes. New edition of a highly respected text exploring our contemporary understanding of a broad range of topics related to older adulthood and the psychology of aging Offers thematic treatment of core issues including health, sensory perception, memory, intellect, social interactions, employment and retirement, and mental health Uses a dual lens of two models – the selective optimization with compensation model and the ecological model – to provide cohesiveness to the presentation of both theoretical and applied material Introduces each chapter with a relevant real-world scenario and refers back to it throughout the chapter Includes pedagogical feature boxes that reflect current understanding of contemporary issues in the field as well as key points and issues for further discussion Aging and Older Adulthood, 4th Edition is an excellent text for upper division undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on the older adulthood and aging, the psychology of aging, gerontological studies, and lifespan development.

Author : Fergus Craik
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781468441789

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Aging and Cognitive Processes by Fergus Craik Pdf

For a variety of reasons, there has been an explosion of interest in research on aging over the past few years. The reasons include an awareness that a large and growing proportion of our popUlation is over 65 and that research findings can contribute to their health, satisfaction, and efficiency as members of society; the fact that funding agencies have endorsed the need for more research effort in the area by setting up special programs; and also the fact that researchers themselves are turning more to practical problems as many theoretical issues (in experimen tal psychology at least) seem to remain as intractable as ever. Thus, at present there is widespread interest in aging, but there is also a lack of knowledge as to what has already been accomplished in the area, what the theoretical issues are, and what factors contribute to the methodological and practical difficulties. The time is propitious for meetings of experts in various aspects of the aging process, both to discuss among themselves latest advances in the field and also to inte grate known information for researchers and practitioners. In the summer of 1980 we organized such a meeting as the 10th annual psychology symposium to be held at the Erindale Campus of the University of Toronto. The topic chosen was Aging and Cognitive Processes, and the edited contributions to the symposium form the chapters of the present book.

Author : David R. Riddle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1420005529

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Brain Aging by David R. Riddle Pdf

Recognition that aging is not the accumulation of disease, but rather comprises fundamental biological processes that are amenable to experimental study, is the basis for the recent growth of experimental biogerontology. As increasingly sophisticated studies provide greater understanding of what occurs in the aging brain and how these changes occur