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For undergraduate courses in Human Development, Lifespan Development, Developmental Psychology offered in departments of Psychology, Human Ecology, Education, Early Childhood Education, Nursing and Social Work. In an approach that reflects the fascinating story of our development and the development of others around us, this text encourages students to examine their lives and the lives of others to understand how we've become the individuals we are today, and to think about how our development will change throughout our lives. Using a unique and flexible organization, that combines the best of both the topical and chronological formats, and an eclectic theoretical perspective, students are introduced to the main concepts and theories important to understanding developmental psychology. Many anecdotes, real-life examples, and special features, drawn from the author's extensive experience as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor make this text a practical and interesting read. Flexible Organization - Chapters are organized so that professors can teach the course either topically or chronologically allowing more flexibility in how the material is presented. The last three parts of the book Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood each have five chapters that focus on specific topics within that age division. Each part includes the following chapters: Perspectives; Physical Development; Cognitive Development; Emotional Development; Social Development. - Helps students see the continuity of development and focus on the key concepts. Eclectic theoretical approach - With a solid research base. Offers an authoritative introduction to this field. Includes over 2,000 references, with over 500 from research done in the past 5 years. - Provides students with an up-to-date, scholarly source of information. New - Bold and beautiful design. - Students will enjoy and appreciate this contemporary, colorful layout. New - Three Special Features - Integrated within each chapter to highlight contemporary issues and concerns where research in developmental psychology can be applied, or help to illuminate the issue being discussed: Parenting Issues discuss practical problems in raising a family; Living Issues highlight everyday issues and problems faced by today's adolescents and adults; Focus discusses research findings, opinions and viewpoints about interesting and timely developmental issues. - Makes text content more applicable to students' lives. Explores the dimensions of theory and research through the use of many real-life examples, case studies, anecdotal stories, and quotations drawn from the author's extensive experience as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. - Text offers a variety of applied examples to stimulate and sustain student interest. Cultural influences and individual differences are emphasized throughout the text narrative offering a better integration and understanding of how these factors affect development. - Students learn how culture and ethnicity help shape human development. New - New topics added - Others expanded upon. See the preface for a full list of changes. - The text reflects the new directions and latest research in this ever-changing field of study.

Table of Contents:
I. THE STUDY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OVER THE LIFE SPAN.  1. A Life-Span Developmental Perspective.  2. Theories of Development. II. THE BEGINNINGS OF HUMAN LIFE.  3. Heredity, Environmental Influences, and Prenatal Development.  4. Childbirth and the Neonate. III. CHILD DEVELOPMENT.  5. Perspectives on Child Development.  6. Physical Development.  7. Cognitive Development.  8. Emotional Development.  9. Social Development. IV. ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. 10. Perspectives on Adolescent Development. 11. Physical Development. 12. Cognitive Development. 13. Emotional Development. 14. Social Development. V. ADULT DEVELOPMENT. 15. Perspectives on Adult Development. 16. Physical Development. 17. Cognitive Development. 18. Emotional Development. 19. Social Development. 20. Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780130185655
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Weight: 1674 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0130185655
  • Publisher Date: 14 Jul 2000
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 677
  • Sub Title: A Life-Span Approach
  • Width: 283 mm


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