Older people are able to fulfill various educational functions. However, the possibility to lead a productive life in old age also depends on prejudiced beliefs and attitudes towards the old in our society. Therefore adult education should not be separated from intergenerational encounters. Moreover,...
People differ in their levels of impulsivity and patience, and these preferences are heavily influenced by others. Previous research suggests that susceptibility to social influence may vary with age, but the mechanisms and whether people are more influenced by patience or impulsivity remain unknown. H...
When do older people suffer hearing loss? Do we all lose our teeth at old age? Aging in a Lifespan Psychologists have long cared about aging and mental health, and the American Psychological Association has had a division focused on Adult Development and Aging since the 1940s. However, it ...
As you look about your own environment, though, what evidence can you find that the people in it share these negative views about aging? If you’re already sporting a few gray hairs, do you sense that others are treating you unfairly because of your age? Age-Friendly Environm...
W. L. Large-scale data from wearables reveal regional disparities in sleep patterns that persist across age and sex. Sci. Rep. 9, 3415 (2019). This is the largest objective assessment of young people’s sleep, and includes a comparative analysis of regions, gender and changes across the ...
When it comes to the proper assessment of evidence, it is as well to put forward a few principles and propositions. People who pride themselves on the scientific way of distinguishing between things that are real and things that are unsubstantiated (imaginary, invented, spurious) usually draw a...
But it is not only lockdowns that limit the social interaction among adolescents and young people during the pandemic. In other phases of the pandemic, restrictions and security measures put in place by governments have also limited the possibility of social interaction with others outside the ...
However, the "star" of the communication show is still the neuron. Basic Parts of a Neuron Just as no two people are alike, no two neurons are the same. However, most neurons do share three basic features: dendrites, cell body, and axon (Figure 2.1). Dendrites look like leafless ...
While developmental psychology is often paired with child development and psychology, people continue to develop, learn, and experiment into old age. Developmental psychologists can also study developmental issues for those over 50. A developmental therapist might guide you as you think back ...
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