LifeSpan Development -Psychology side. 'Discuss some of the Psychological Changes that Occur During Old Age.'

In order to discuss some of the psychological changes that occur during old age, we must first define what we mean by 'Psychological Change' and then look at what is meant by 'Old Age', how do we define it? Then I will go on to look at these changes and view them froma positive and negative viewpoint. 'Psychology is formally defined as the scientific study of the behaviour of individuals and their mental processes....'(…

…our deaths. Old age for these reasons should be looked upon positively, as yet another stage in life. The elderly should be respected as is every other stage, as they are not a problem and as we are living longer, and the amount of people in their 'Twilight years' grows we should take heed of what Deitch(1995) said 'Life's final stage is surrounded by more myths, stereotypes and misinformation than any other developmental phase......'.