Discussion 1-4

Discussion Chapter 2

Please select 2 of the prompts below:

Memory

· Describe normative age-related differences in working memory. What are the implications for daily functioning?

· Do negative stereotypes about aging have any impact on older adults' memory performance?

Intelligence

· Do people's ideas of what intelligence is vary across the life span?  In other words, do people conceptualize intelligence differently at different ages?

· What are normative age-related changes in fluid and crystallized intelligence?

Social Cognition

· Are negative views of aging assimilated into adults' views of themselves?

· Do personal goals change across the life span? Provide an example to support your argument.

Note: your post and comments on colleagues' post should be about 250 in total.