Psychology & Brain Sciences 365 - Psychology Of Aging

Spring
2017
01
3.00
Susan Whitbourne
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
15600
15632
Basic principles of the psychology of aging including methods, cognition, personality, and social psychology. Cultural variations and minority concerns regarding physical and mental health, family relationships, and public policy toward the aged. Prerequisite: introductory psychology. (Gen.Ed. SB, U)
This course is open to PSYCH majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 100 or 110 An optional honors colloquium is available for this course. PSYCH 365HH, which is a service learning experience in addition to the course. Interested students should register for Psych 365HH rather than Psych 365.
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.