課程名稱 |
老年心理學 Psychology of Aging |
開課學期 |
101-2 |
授課對象 |
理學院 心理學系 |
授課教師 |
張玉玲 |
課號 |
Psy5219 |
課程識別碼 |
227 U2130 |
班次 |
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學分 |
3 |
全/半年 |
半年 |
必/選修 |
選修 |
上課時間 |
星期一2,3,4(9:10~12:10) |
上課地點 |
南館地下B |
備註 |
本課每兩年開一次。 總人數上限:30人 |
Ceiba 課程網頁 |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1012aging |
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課程概述 |
What does it mean to “grow old”? Which psychological processes change in later life and which do not? Why is it important to study adult development and aging? This course is designed to address these questions by providing students with an overview of psychological development in adulthood and later life. It will cover theory and research relevant to a variety of topics regarding the psychology of aging, including research methods, major theories of aging, physical and mental health in old age, cognitive aging, and social/emotional issues. An overarching goal in this course will be to critically analyze potential methods for achieving healthy, or successful, aging. The class will combine lectures, discussions, and class assignments to help students explore the scientific, personal, and societal relevance of the growth and decline evident in adult development. |
課程目標 |
1.Understand the basic concepts and theories of aging across a variety of psychological domains (e.g., personality, cognition, emotion, etc.).
2.Critically analyze major empirical contributions in the adult development and aging literature.
3.Learn to assess the real-world relevance of the concepts encountered in class.
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課程要求 |
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
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Office Hours |
備註: Exam 1 & 2: 50%
Assignments: 20%
Final project: 25%
Class participation: 5%
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指定閱讀 |
1.Cavanaugh, J.C. & Blanchard-Fields, F. (2011). Adult Development and Aging (Sixth Edition).Belmont, CA : Wadsworth Thomson Learning.
2.Additional, outside readings will be assigned periodically to enhance student understanding of important issues. Such readings are available on the course website.
3. 優雅的老年:678位修女揭開大腦健康之鑰(張老師文化)
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評量方式 (僅供參考) |
No. |
項目 |
百分比 |
說明 |
1. |
Exam1 & 2 |
50% |
There will be 2 exams, each worth 25% of your final grade. All exams are non-cumulative and will contain a variety of testing formats (e.g., matching, diagrams, etc.), but will primarily consist of multiplechoice questions. Make-up exams will be given only when a scheduled exam is missed due to an unavoidable (e.g., medical) emergency. If this happens, I will request documentation of the emergency. |
2. |
Assignments |
20% |
You will complete 2 assignments in this course, each worth 10% of your final grade. Details will be posted on the class website.
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3. |
Final project |
25% |
A fundamental component of scientific psychology is designing and reporting experimental research, as well as using scientific knowledge for the purposes of treatment and rehabilitation. To give you first-hand experience in this process as it relates to aging, each student will be required to complete one of the following projects worth 25% of your final grade.
Option 1 - Research Proposal: Write a proposal for a research project designed to examine a specific issue in the area of Psychology of Aging. A good proposal includes an introduction and rationale, proposed methods, and expected results.
Option 2 - Cognitive Enhancement Program for Older Adults: Design a program to enhance the cognitive abilities of older adults. This may be a memory training program, a program to teach older adults a particular skill (such as using computer software), or anything that enhances the cognitive functioning of older adults. The description of your program should be very specific and include the activities and materials to be used (e.g., a lesson plan or instructor manual). Be sure to clearly reference empirical research that supports your program. |
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Class participation |
5% |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
第1週 |
2/18 |
Course overview |
第2週 |
2/25 |
Themes and issues in adult development and aging, Cp 1(p.1-p.20) |
第3週 |
3/04 |
Models of development: nature and nurture in adulthood & research methods, Cp1 (p.20-p.31) & TBA |
第4週 |
3/11 |
Physical changes, Cp 3 |
第5週 |
3/18 |
Longevity, health & functioning, Cp4 |
第6週 |
3/25 |
Mental health, Cp10(p358-374;p390-396)
[assignment1due] |
第7週 |
4/01 |
The aging brain/ brain plasticity, Cp2 |
第8週 |
4/08 |
Information processing & attention & memory, Cp6 |
第9週 |
4/15 |
Language, problem solving & intelligence, Cp7 |
第10週 |
4/22 |
Exam 1 |
第11週 |
4/29 |
Cognitive impairment & dementia, TBI
[assignment 2due] |
第12週 |
5/06 |
Cognitive reserve & Intraindividual variability |
第13週 |
5/13 |
Personality, Cp9 |
第14週 |
5/20 |
Social Cognition, Cp8 |
第15週 |
5/27 |
Relationship, work, and retirement, Cp11,12 |
第16週 |
6/03 |
Final project oral presentation |
第17週 |
6/10 |
Dying & bereavement &successful aging, Cp13,14
[final project due] |
第18週 |
6/17 |
Exam 2 |
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