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Unit 5

CHAPTER 6 - Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

 Elderly Man Enjoys Playing the Saxaphone
  1. Learning Objectives
  2. Things To Do For This Unit
  3. Readings & Assignments
  4. Online Activities

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  1. Know the normal developmental changes and stability in personality across the lifespan.
  2. Understand how the theories of personality support change or stability.
  3. Analyze stability versus change in self-concept and self-esteem with aging
  4. Recognize older peoples response to life events and stressors.
  5. Understand the predictors of successful aging.
  6. Know the extent to which older people use mental health services.
  7. Recognize the major psychiatric disorders and dementias in old age.

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Things To Do For This Unit

  1. Quiz 1 is due next week
  2. Complete the assignments listed below

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Readings & Assignments

  1. Text: Chapter 6 - Personality and Mental Health in Old Age
  2. Look over the summaries of the Chapters in the Final Review
  3. Viewing Lesson 6 -- Intellect, Personality and Mental Health

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Online Activities

Complete Quiz 1

Submit Quiz 1

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E-mail your instructor: L. Eber
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