Lifespan Development: Lives in Context

Integrating current research findings with foundational, classic theory and research, the second edition presents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the field, exploring the diverse contexts that shape human development, including gender, race and ethnicity and socioeconomic status,. The text is organized around overviews brought to life in Dr. Kuther’s Chalk Talks, a series of whiteboard-style animations that feature brief, captivating videos. Lively feature boxes and critical thinking questions encourage students to compare concepts, apply theoretical perspectives, and consider applications of research findings in their own lives and future careers.   The new edition features: A streamlined organization for improved readability while retaining and enhancing coverage of major findings in developmental science New and current research reflecting over 1,400 references published since 2016, including nearly 900 published in 2017 and 2018, in addition to discussions of classic research A new chapter on death and dying (Chapter 19) covering the processes of death, how children and adults understand death, and coping with bereavement

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Author PART I. Foundations of LifeSpan Human Development 1. UNDERSTANDING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: APPROACHES AND THEORIES What Is LifeSpan Human Development? Basic Issues in LifeSpan Human Development Theoretical Perspectives on Human Development Research in Human Development Research Ethics 2. BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATIONS Genetic Foundations of Development Chromosomal and Genetic Problems Reproductive Choices Heredity and Environment 3. THE PRENATAL PERIOD, BIRTH, AND THE NEWBORN Prenatal Development Environmental Influences on Prenatal Development Childbirth The Newborn PART II. Infancy and Toddlerhood 4. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD Body Growth and Nutrition in Infants and Toddlers Brain Development During Infancy and Toddlerhood Early Learning Capacities Sensation and Perception During Infancy and Toddlerhood Motor Development During Infancy and Toddlerhood 5. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Theory Information Processing Theory Individual Differences in Infant Intelligence Language Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood 6. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Emotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Temperament in Infancy and Toddlerhood Attachment in Infancy and Toddlerhood The Self in Infancy and Toddlerhood PART III. Early Childhood 7. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Physical Development in Early Childhood Cognitive-Developmental and Sociocultural Reasoning in Early Childhood Information Processing in Early Childhood Language Development In Early Childhood Moral Development in Early Childhood Early Childhood Education 8. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Emerging Sense of Self Emotional Development in Early Chlidhood Parenting Gender Stereotypes, Gender Differences, and Gender Development Play and Peer Relationships in Early Childhood PART IV. Middle Childhood 9. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD Physical and Motor Development in Middle Childhood Cognitive Development in Middle Chldhood Intelligence Moral Development in Middle Childhood Language Development in Middle Chidhood Learning and Schooling in Middle Chldhood 10. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood Families in Middle Childhood Common Socioemotional and Developmental Problems in Middle Childhood PART V. Adolescence 11. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE Conceptions of Adolescence Physical Development in Adolescence Brain Development in Adolescence Adolescent Cognitive Development Adolescent Moral Development Schools and Academic Functioning in Adolescence 12. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE Psychosocial Development: The Changing Self Adolescents and Their Families Adolescents and Their Peers Adolescent Sexuality Problems in Adolescence PART VI. Emerging and Early Adulthood 13. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING AND EARLY ADULTHOOD Emerging Adulthood: Transition to Adulthood Physical Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Health, Fitness, and Wellness in Emerging and Early Adulthood Cognitive Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Education and Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Career Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood 14. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING AND EARLY ADULTHOOD Psychosocial Development in Emerging Adulthood and Early Adulthood Relationships in Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Lifestyles and Romantic Partnerships Parenthood in Early Adulthood PART VII. Middle Adulthood 15. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE ADULTHOOD Physical Development in Middle Adulthood Health in Middle Adulthood Intellectual Abilities in Middle Adulthood Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood 16. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE ADULTHOOD Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood The Self in Middle Adulthood Relationships in Middle Adulthood Careers in Middle Adulthood PART VIII. Late Adulthood 17. PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN LATE ADULTHOOD Physical Development in Late Adulthood Health in Late Adulthood Dementia in Late Adulthood Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 18. SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN LATE ADULTHOOD The Self in Late Adulthood Late Adulthood and Social Contexts Relationships in Late Adulthood Retirement PART IX. ENDINGS 19. DEATH AND DYING Patterns of Mortality and Defining Death Conceptions of Death Across the Lifespan Dying and the Experience of Death Bereavement and Grief Glossary References Name Index Subject Index

About the Author :
Tara L. Kuther is a professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development since 1996. She earned her BA in psychology from Western Connecticut State University and her MA and PhD in developmental psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood. She is also interested in promoting undergraduate and graduate students’ professional development and helping them navigate the challenges of pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology.