New review suggests that with age, wisdom does not always come

The concept of wisdom, often associated with aging, has been the subject of considerable debate in psychological research. In an overview published in Current Opinion in Psychology, Judith Glück discusses how wisdom is related to aging, concluding that wisdom does not always accompany the journey into old age. Wisdom is a multifaceted construct that encompasses aspects of cognition, personality, and development. Cognitive-focused models view wise thinking as an awareness of uncertainty and the consideration of diverse perspectives. Sternberg’s (2019) balance theory, for instance, emphasizes ba...