integrate the material presented in the text. In addition to the text, required to use a minimum of three (3), current, evidence-based research articles research relative to the field of Geropsychology. with a comprehensive assessment consider factors that will impact psychological assessment of older adults and use evidence-based approaches 1. Discuss how assessment of older adults would differ from assessment of children/adolescents or adults. 2. How could age-related changes in the body impact the assessment? 3. Are there any research-based protocols for comprehensive psychological assessment of older adults that the psychologist should be aware of/integrate into his/her assessment of the older adult? 4. What ethical/legal issues are inherent in assessment of older adults? 5. What concerns would have related to psychological assessment of older adults?

Activity Outcomes

Examine the effects of aging on interpersonal relationships, personality and mental health.

Identify legal and ethical issues relevant to older adults including elderly abuse reporting.

Textook Whitbourne, S.K. & Whitbourne, S.B. (2020). Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives. (7th edition). Wiley. ISBN-13: 978-1119607878

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7th edition APA Manual American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (7th ed.). Author.

File Elder Abuse Reporting Form. PSY 7517_ElderAbuseReportingForm.pdf