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Aging Successfully: The Psychological Aspects of Growing Old

Synopsis
Systematic examination of old age is a new field inspirecd by the unprecendented number of people living long enough to become elderly. Rigorous research on the part of the Berlin Group under Paul Baltes has produced an large body of knowledge about the psychological effects of ageing. The video presents much of what is now known about the effects of ageing on cognition. Segments of the assessments used by the Berlin Group allow students to better understand the scope of the research. The video introduces the ‘Selection, Optimization and Compensation’ model of life-span adaptation developed by Paul and ›Margret Baltes and their colleagues, using graphics and vignettes of elderly people leading fulfilling lives.
Series
Redefining Old Age, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 31 min.
Year of production
1997
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: US$250.00 (+p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying learning guides (printed and on PC disk) and discussion questions.
Subjects
Psychology; Social welfare
Keywords
ageing; old people

Credits

Cast
Margret Baltes 
Paul Baltes 

Production Company

Name

Davidson Films Inc.

Distributor

Name

Davidson Films Inc.

Email
dfi@davidsonfilms.com
Web
http://www.davidsonfilms.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 888 437 4200
Fax
+1 805 594 0532
Address
735 Tank Farm Road
San Luis Obispo
CA 93401
USA
Notes
A US-based production and distribution company specialising in films relating to psychology, gerontology, child development, and neuroscience. Many of these feature footage or interviews with eminent scientists. Sale on DVD and supplied with closed captioning.

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