Aging, executive functioning, and social control

被引:60
作者
von Hippel, William [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Psychol, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
executive functioning; inhibition; prejudice; social inappropriateness; late-onset depression; gambling;
D O I
10.1111/j.1467-8721.2007.00512.x
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Aging is associated with atrophy of the frontal lobes of the brain, which are the seat of executive functions. Because successful social functioning often requires executive control, aging can lead to unintended social changes via deficits in executive control. In this article I review evidence that, due to losses in executive control, aging leads to increased prejudice and social inappropriateness and, under certain circumstances, increased depression and problem gambling. I then discuss theory and research suggesting possible interventions that might ameliorate unwanted social changes brought about by executive decline.
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页码:240 / 244
页数:5
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