Aging and Cognitive Processes

Craik, F. I. M. and Trehub, S. (Eds.)

ISBN 10: 0306409461 / ISBN 13: 9780306409462

Published by Plenum Press, 1982

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0306409461.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aging and Cognitive Processes
• Publisher: Plenum Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0306409461
• ISBN 13: 9780306409462
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 800 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology & Psychiatry

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Synopsis

For a variety of reasons, there has been an explosion of interest in research on aging over the past few years. The reasons include an awareness that a large and growing proportion of our popUlation is over 65 and that research findings can contribute to their health, satisfaction, and efficiency as members of society; the fact that funding agencies have endorsed the need for more research effort in the area by setting up special programs; and also the fact that researchers themselves are turning more to practical problems as many theoretical issues (in experimen­ tal psychology at least) seem to remain as intractable as ever. Thus, at present there is widespread interest in aging, but there is also a lack of knowledge as to what has already been accomplished in the area, what the theoretical issues are, and what factors contribute to the methodological and practical difficulties. The time is propitious for meetings of experts in various aspects of the aging process, both to discuss among themselves latest advances in the field and also to inte­ grate known information for researchers and practitioners. In the summer of 1980 we organized such a meeting as the 10th annual psychology symposium to be held at the Erindale Campus of the University of Toronto. The topic chosen was Aging and Cognitive Processes, and the edited contributions to the symposium form the chapters of the present book.