PSY 314 - Psychology of Aging

Institution:

Providence College

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Description:

1 semester, 3 credits Aging is accompanied by psychological, cognitive/neuropsychological, biological/physical, social, and family changes.This course surveys age-associated changes from a psychological perspective, scientific methods for study aging, interventions to enhance healthy or normal aging, and pathological changes associated with older age, such as dementia, chronic illness and disability, and mental health issues. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.providence.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 865-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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