PSY 353 - Social Psychology of Aging

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This overview of psychology of aging stresses the social aspects of the aging process. Topics include theories of aging, intellectual functioning and learning; mental health of aged and organic brain dysfunction; culture and the family and aging; dying and the grief process. This experimental course will include some field observations as well as lectures and discussions. Prerequisite: Core course in psychology; Offered in the spring semester of even-numbered years

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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