Chapter 2 Theories of Adult Development
- Vignette 2.1 Transitions and New Beginnings
- Vignette 2.2 With Opportunity Comes Responsibility
Myth or Fact? Why the Scientific Method Matters
- Empirical Reasoning: The Scientific Method
- Supplement 2.1 Wundt and James’ 20th Century Psychology
- Theories: The Backbone of the Scientific Method
- The Hypothesis: A Prediction
Historical Theories of Aging
Biological Approaches to Understanding Aging
- Author Commentary 2.1 The Individual’s Active Role
- Foundations
- Nutrition
- Neuroscience
- Cellular Biology and Genetics
- Scientific Application and Comment
Behavioral Learning and Cognitive Approaches
- Behavioral Analytic Theories
- Activity 2.1 Classical Conditioning
- Cognitive Theory
- Moral Development and Religion
- Supplement 2.2 Kohlberg’s Ethical Dilemma
- Scientific Application and Comment
Personality Development Approaches to Aging
- Psychoanalytic Theories
- Activity 2.2 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Short Version)
- Attachment Theory
- Scientific Application and Comment
Sociocultural Systems Approaches to Aging
- Baltes’ Life-Span Developmental Theory
- Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory
- Matsumoto’s Culture, Context, and Behavior Model
- Author Commentary 2.2 Continuity and Sociocultural Context
- Scientific Application and Comment
Chapter Summary
- Perspectives Across Disciplines: Establishing Theoretical Foundations
References
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