Theory of Cognitive Aging (eBook)
455 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-086682-6 (ISBN)
A Theory of Cognitive Aging is intended to begin intellectual discussion in this area by identifying major issues of controversy, and proposing a particular theoretical interpretation based on the notion that the rate of processing information slows down with increased age. Although still quite preliminary, the theoretical perspective is demonstrated to provide a plausible account for age-related differences in functioning on measures of memory, spatial ability and reasoning.
The book has four aims:
- To advocate a more explicitly theoretical approach to research in the area of cognitive aging.
- To outline three important dimensions along which it is argued that any theory of cognitive aging phenomena must take a position.
- To evaluate empirical evidence relevant to specific positions along those dimensions.
- To summarize the major concepts of the current theory, and to describe its application to selected findings in the research literature.
Over a half-century of research has documented the fact that people of different ages perform at different levels on a variety of tests of cognitive functioning, and yet there are still no comprehensive theories to account for these phenomena. A Theory of Cognitive Aging is intended to begin intellectual discussion in this area by identifying major issues of controversy, and proposing a particular theoretical interpretation based on the notion that the rate of processing information slows down with increased age. Although still quite preliminary, the theoretical perspective is demonstrated to provide a plausible account for age-related differences in functioning on measures of memory, spatial ability and reasoning. The book has four aims: - To advocate a more explicitly theoretical approach to research in the area of cognitive aging. - To outline three important dimensions along which it is argued that any theory of cognitive aging phenomena must take a position. - To evaluate empirical evidence relevant to specific positions along those dimensions. - To summarize the major concepts of the current theory, and to describe its application to selected findings in the research literature.
Front Cover 1
A Theory of Cognitive Aging 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 6
Chapter 1. Introduction 10
Chapter 2. The Nature and Function of Theories 16
Chapter 3. Development of Theories of Development 34
Chapter 4. The Information-Processing Framework 52
Chapter 5. Experience and Expertise 94
Chapter 6. General Methodological Issues 128
Chapter 7. Requirements of a Cognitive Aging Theory 154
Chapter 8. The Speed Factor in Cognition 212
Chapter 9. The Speed Factor in Cognitive Aging 258
Chapter 10. The Processing Rate Theory of Cognitive Aging 304
Chapter 11. Memory Abilities 330
Chapter 12. Perceptual-Spatial Abilities 354
Chapter 13. Reasoning Abilities 370
Chapter 14. Implications and Future Directions 380
References 388
Name Index 444
Subject Index 464
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.4.2000 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie |
| Naturwissenschaften | |
| Technik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-08-086682-4 / 0080866824 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-08-086682-6 / 9780080866826 |
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