PSY 240 The Aging Mind
This is a survey of the many ways in which mental function changes in healthy aging. Topics include perspectives on lifespan development; the aging brain; changes in perception, learning, memory, language and problem solving; the role of lifestyle factors (exercise, diet), genetics, and the environment; dementia and age-related memory loss as well as compensation for loss. The primary focus is on reviewing our scientific understanding of these issues, but the practical implications of this knowledge for life in an increasingly aging world are also considered.