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Human Development

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ISBN-10: 0130334413

ISBN-13: 9780130334411

Edition: 9th 2002

Authors: Grace J. Craig, Don Baucum

List price: $114.00
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For undergraduate introductory courses in Lifespan Human Development and Life Span Developmental Psychology. Drawing from many disciplines this text provides an up-to-date presentation of the key questions, topics and controversies in the field of life span development. Organized chronologically, the text focuses on context and culture while illustrating that human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures. Maintaining an open-ended perspective throughout, the text encompasses many different and opposing views and encourages students through their study to develop an informed point of view.
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Book details

List price: $114.00
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/3/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 736
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.784
Language: English

Perspectives and Research Methods
Key Issues in the Study of Human Development
Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Human Development
Studying Human Development: Descriptive Approaches
Studying Human Development: Experimental Approaches
Ethics in Developmental Research
Approaches to Understanding Human Development
Additional Questions about Development
Psychodynamic Approaches
Behaviorism and Learning Theories
Cognitive Approaches
Biological Approaches
Systems Approaches
Theories in Retrospect
Heredity and Environment
Molecular Genetics
Genes, Chromosomes, and Cell Division
Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
Advances in Genetic Research and Treatment
Behavior Genetics
Environmental Influences and Contexts
Processes within the Microsystem
Processes That Transcend the Microsystem
A Tale of the Interaction between Heredity and Environment
Prenatal Development and Childbirth
Prenatal Growth and Development
Prenatal Environmental Influences
Childbirth
Premature and High-Risk Infants
The Evolving Family
Infancy and Toddlerhood: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development
Neonates
Physical and Motor Development
Sensory and Perceptual Development
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Infants and Toddlers: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Social and Emotional Development in Infancy
Patterns of Early Relationships
Fathers, Siblings, and the Family System
Personality Development in the Second Year of Life
Parental Employment
Early Childhood: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development
Physical Development
Motor Skills Development
Cognitive Development
Memory and Cognitive Development
Language Development and Culture
Play and Learning
Early Childhood: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Developmental Issues and Coping Patterns
Aggression and Prosocial Behavior
Peers, Play, and Development of Social Skills
Understanding Self and Others
Family Dynamics
Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development
Physical and Motor Development
Cognitive Development
Intelligence and Achievement
Learning and Thinking in School
Developmental Disorders
Middle Childhood: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Personality Development in an Expanding Social World
Social Knowledge and Reasoning
Continuing Family Influences
Peer Relationships and Social Competence
Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development
Adolescence Today
Physical Development and Adjustment
Sexual Attitudes and Behavior
Cognitive Changes in Adolescence
Adolescence: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Developmental Tasks of Adolescence
Family Dynamics
Relationships During Adolescence
When Adolescence Goes Awry
Stress, Depression, and Adolescent Coping
Young Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development
Perspectives on Adult Development
General Physical Development
Sex and Sexuality
Cognitive Continuity and Change
Seasons and Tasks of Adult Development
Young Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Continuity and Change
Self, Family, and Work
Forming Close Relationships
Parenthood and Adult Development
The Occupational Cycle
Work and Gender
Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development
Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical Continuity and Change
Health and Disease
Cognitive Continuity and Change
Middle Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development
Personality Continuity and Ch