PSY 4316 - PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ELDERLY

Institution:

University of Houston-Downtown

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Psychology of the Elderly focuses on understanding the aging process from a psychological perspective by studying topics such as research methods, major theories of again, and stereotypes about aging. This course focuses on adults aged 65 and older, and the changes in and concerns of physical health, cognition and social relationships that occur in later life and psychology cal consequences of physical decline and illness.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

PSY 1303 and 6 additional hours in psychology and junior standing, or permission of instructor

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uhd.edu

Phone Number:

(713) 221-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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