Description
Cognitive Aging provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to how cognitive abilities change during normal aging. As populations around the world continue to age, understanding the effects of aging on memory, attention, language, and other cognitive processes has become increasingly important for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.
Building upon the success of the first edition, this updated volume offers expanded coverage of the major theories, findings, and debates in the field of cognitive aging. Core chapters have been thoroughly revised to reflect recent advances in psychology and neuroscience, while new chapters introduce emerging topics and practical applications that connect research findings to everyday life.
Written by leading experts and designed to be accessible for students encountering the topic for the first time, the book serves as an ideal introduction for senior undergraduate and graduate study.
Key Topics Covered
- Introduction to cognitive aging
- Normal aging versus pathological aging
- Memory changes in older adults
- Attention and information processing
- Language and speech in aging
- Executive functioning and decision-making
- Processing speed and cognitive decline
- Cognitive neuroscience of aging
- Brain structure and functional changes
- Individual differences in aging
- Cognitive reserve and resilience
- Healthy aging and cognitive maintenance
- Applications to healthcare and everyday functioning
New and Updated Content
- Expanded integration of neuroscience research.
- Updated evidence on brain aging and cognitive functioning.
- Greater emphasis on applied and real-world implications.
- Revised discussions of memory, attention, and language processes.
- Improved accessibility for students new to the field.
Key Features
- Comprehensive overview of cognitive changes during normal aging.
- Contributions from internationally recognized scholars.
- Integration of psychological and neuroscientific perspectives.
- Accessible explanations of complex theories and research findings.
- Coverage of both theoretical and applied issues.
Why This Book Is Valuable
This book helps readers:
- Understand how cognitive abilities change with age.
- Distinguish normal cognitive aging from disease-related decline.
- Explore the biological and psychological mechanisms underlying aging.
- Evaluate current theories and research in cognitive aging.
- Apply research findings to healthcare, education, and public policy.
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