Psychology of Aging

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This course focuses on the biological, psychological, and social changes older adults experience and those associated with aging. This course also focuses on ethics and common ethical issues encountered when engaging with older adults, including those from diverse backgrounds. Topics that may be covered include: the heterogeneity and diversity of older adults; ageism; biopsychosocial model of aging; normal and abnormal physical and psychological changes in later life; common mental disorders; suicide; relationships and sexuality; elder abuse; caregiving; work, retirement, and leisure; living environments; death and dying; bereavement; and, successful aging. \2003 Prerequisites: PSYC101 or ( PSYC130 and PSYC131) Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, ERS Focus Elective, Service Learning College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology