Handbook of the psychology of aging
By: editors, James E. Birren, K. Warner Schaie ; volume associate editors, Ronald P. Abeles, Margaret Gatz, and Timothy J. Salthouse.
Contributors: Birren, James E.; Schaie, K. Warner 1928-
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: The handbooks of aging
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: San Diego
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
Subjects: Aging -- Psychological aspects.
Description: The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging has become the definitive reference source for information of the psychology of adult development and aging. This new edition reviews recent developments in research on social and biological influences on behavior, cognitive functions in the aging individual, and motivational and personality changes with age.

The Handbook features a strong emphasis on systematic explanation and covers important theoretical and methodological issues that form the basis for research on adult development and aging.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.