Psychological changes from midlife to early old age: implications for the maintenance of mental health.
Changes from midlife to old age are described and conceptual models of adult development are discussed to debunk some commonly held stereotypes. Effects of biological change on behavior; age differences in learning, memory, and motivation; and age changes in intelligence and personality are considered, including implications for primary prevention, diagnosis, and social intervention.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008606:Mental Processes; D008875:Middle Aged