PSY 290 - Adulthood and Aging

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course is an examination of the biological, physical, psychological, cognitive, affective, social and cultural changes that occur as people move from adulthood into old age. It explores the controversies, myths, and realities of growing older in America. As well, the course emphasizes the similarities and differences of adulthood and aging across cultures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the basic principles underlying development from the adult years through the end of life; Identify the major physical and biological changes in adult development from adulthood to old age; Describe the various cognitive changes in adult development, such as those related to memory, intelligence, thinking, and problem solving; Evaluate the various theoretical explanations of cognitive, affective, socio-cultural and personality development in adult development through old age; Evaluate the relevance of cross-cultural research findings in adult development and aging; Examine multiple perspectives on death and dying, considering the individual, family, and culture.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSY 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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