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PSY-2022: Gerontopsychology:Behavioral, neurobiological and psychosocial changes in aging. Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
The course gives a general view on the psychology of aging (gerontopsychology). The main goal is that students acquire basic knowledge regarding the most relevant changes that occurs during aging. Special focus will be given to neurobiological and behavioral changes. However, other psychological changes will be reviewed as well as the social and environmental factors influencing the aging process. It is expected that students realize the importance of this research area, which already is in expansion and which is one of the topics attracting most attention in contemporary psychology. | Contents
I. Aging theories and history
II. Research methods in gerontopsychology
III. Neurobiological changes and their implication on behaviour
a. Central nervous system
b. Age-related changes in cognition and brain-behavior relationships
c. Gonadal hormones and their influence in sexual behavior and cognition
IV. Neuropsychological changes
a. Sensory loss (vision, hearing, etc.)
b. Sleep
c. Speed
d. Psychomotor/motor function
e. Attention
f. Memory
g. Language
h. Emotion
V. Psychological changes
a. Gender differences and aging
b. Identity (Jane Kroger)
VI. Social and environmental interactions
a. Environmental influences on aging and behaviour (e.g., technology)
b. Adulthood and the Norwegian society (Astrid Musland)
| Recommended previous qualifications
PSY-1004 Biological psychology, PSY-1007 Developmental psychology | Form of teaching
One 2-hour lecture per weak. | Coursework requirements
Muntlig presentasjon av selvvalgte tema med relevans innen gerontopsyk
| Exam and assessment
4-hours exam with short questions. Grading form A-F. If the students get the grade F, make-up exam will be given the following semester. | Date(s) of written examination
24.05.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
Teaching spring 2006
NB! Se timeplanlink for rom. Fagansvarlig: Claudia Rodriquez. NB! 50 sider selvvalgt-tilleggspensum leveres sammen med presentasjonstema 16.februar
Første gang: 12.01.06, kl. 10.15-12, Aud.2, rom: 1.317 og 1.329 hus 1 | | Forelesning | Se timeplanlink.
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