PSY 142 - Growing Older:Physical,Psychological,and Social Aspects of Aging

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Can be taken for credit as Psychology 142 or Health Education 142. Credit will be awarded for only one course. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course will examine the aging process in the contemporary world. Topics explored will include physical changes, psychological changes, and social changes occurring as people age; theories regarding why these changes occur, and how to maximize potential in these areas. Other topics will be work and retirement, death and bereavement, local and national resources for aging individuals, and myths associated with aging. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area E, IGETC Area 4

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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