Aging: Clinical Perspectives on Spatial Memory and Emotional Perception

The gradual process due to which people become older is termed as aging. It is associated with a plethora of biological, psychological, physiological, environmental and behavioral changes. Emotions are considered to be vital to the healthy functioning of the human body. There have been various studies on the impact of aging upon emotions as well as its effect on perception, experience and memory. Some theories state that there is a deterioration of emotional function among the elderly population. On the other hand, there are theories and researches which suggest that the ability of solving emotional problems increases with age. Spatial memory refers to the cognitive process which helps a person to remember different locations alng with the spatial relations between them. It deteriorates in most adults after the age of 60. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to aging and emotional perception. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about this area of research. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.