Lifespan development
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Lifespan development
Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2009
5th ed
- : International ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 574-625) and indexes
Contents of Works
- Foundations
- Basic concepts and methods
- Theories of development
- Prenatal development and birth
- Policy question : should pregnant women who use illicit drugs be prosecuted?
- Infancy
- Physical, sensory, and perceptual development in infancy
- Cognitive development in infancy
- Social and personality development in infancy
- Policy question : are "safe haven" policies a good idea?
- Early childhood
- Physical and cognitive development in early childhood
- Social and personality development in early childhood
- Policy question : "deadbeat dads" : irresponsible parents or political scapegoats?
- Middle childhood
- Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood
- Social and personality development in middle childhood
- Policy question : has test-based reform improved schools in the United States?
- Adolescence
- Physical and cognitive development in adolescence
- Social and personality development in adolescence
- Policy question : should video games be regulated by the government?
- Early adulthood
- Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood
- Social and personality development in early adulthood
- Policy question : what reforms are needed in the student loan system?
- Middle adulthood
- Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood
- Social and personality development in middle adulthood
- Policy question : what types of couples should be sanctioned by society?
- Late adulthood and the end of life
- Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood
- Social and personality development in late adulthood
- Death, dying, and bereavement
- Policy question : how should stem cell research be funded and regulated?
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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ISBN 9780205540877
Description
Lifespan Development offers strong applications, learning objectives, and integrated assessment.
Students who want to know "What does current research say?" and "Why is this important?" will appreciate both the applied nature of this text and the clarity and rigor of the authors' presentation of current research. An exceptional pedagogical package that ties the textbook to online MyDevelopmentLab study tools complements the student-centered approach of the book and offers students the benefit of frequent self-assessment.
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Table of Contents
I. FOUNDATIONS.
1. Basic Concepts and Methods.
2. Theories of Development.
3. Prenatal Development and Birth.
Policy Question: Should Pregnant Women Who Use Illicit Drugs Be Prosecuted?
II. INFANCY.
4. Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy.
5. Cognitive Development in Infancy.
6. Social and Personality Development in Infancy.
Policy Question: Are "Save Haven" Policies a Good Idea? III. EARLY CHILDHOOD.
7. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood.
8. Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood.
Policy Question: "Deadbeat Dads": Irresponsible Parents or Political Scapegoats?
IV. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD.
9. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood.
10. Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood.
Policy Question: Has Test-Based Reform Improved Schools in the United States?
V. ADOLESCENCE.
11. Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence.
12. Social and Personality Development in Adolescence.
Policy Question: Should Video Games be Regulated by the Government?
VI. EARLY ADULTHOOD.
13. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood.
14. Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood.
Policy Question: What Reforms are Needed in the Student Loan System?
VII. MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
15. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood.
16. Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood.
Policy Question: What Types of Couples Should be Sanctioned by Society?
VIII. LATE ADULTHOOD AND THE END OF LIFE.
17. Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood.
18. Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood.
19. Death, Dying, and Bereavement.
Policy Question: How Should Stem Cell Research Be Funded and Regulated?
- Volume
-
: International ed ISBN 9780205620883
Description
Lifespan Development offers strong applications, learning objectives, and integrated assessment.
Students who want to know "What does current research say?" and "Why is this important?" will appreciate both the applied nature of this text and the clarity and rigor of the authors' presentation of current research. An exceptional pedagogical package that ties the textbook to online MyDevelopmentLab study tools complements the student-centered approach of the book and offers students the benefit of frequent self-assessment.
Want to learn more about MyVirtualChild? Visit www.mydevelopmentlab.com and click on the `watch this video' link to learn about MyVirtualChild.
MyDevelpmentLab with MyVirtualChild is available at www.mydevelopmentlab.com.
Table of Contents
I. FOUNDATIONS.
1. Basic Concepts and Methods.
2. Theories of Development.
3. Prenatal Development and Birth.
Policy Question: Should Pregnant Women Who Use Illicit Drugs Be Prosecuted?
II. INFANCY.
4. Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy.
5. Cognitive Development in Infancy.
6. Social and Personality Development in Infancy.
Policy Question: Are "Save Haven" Policies a Good Idea?
III. EARLY CHILDHOOD.
7. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood.
8. Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood.
Policy Question: "Deadbeat Dads": Irresponsible Parents or Political Scapegoats?
IV. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD.
9. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood.
10. Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood.
Policy Question: Has Test-Based Reform Improved Schools in the United States?
V. ADOLESCENCE.
11. Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence.
12. Social and Personality Development in Adolescence.
Policy Question: Should Video Games be Regulated by the Government?
VI. EARLY ADULTHOOD.
13. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood.
14. Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood.
Policy Question: What Reforms are Needed in the Student Loan System?
VII. MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
15. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood.
16. Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood.
Policy Question: What Types of Couples Should be Sanctioned by Society?
VIII. LATE ADULTHOOD AND THE END OF LIFE.
17. Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood.
18. Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood.
19. Death, Dying, and Bereavement.
Policy Question: How Should Stem Cell Research Be Funded and Regulated?
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