The Essentials of Lifespan Development - International Student Edition
Lives in Context
1st Edition
Published on 7. July 2022
Book
Mixed media product
808 pages
978-1-0718-7064-8 (ISBN)
Description
In The Essentials of Lifespan Development best-selling author Tara L. Kuther examines the ways in which contexts-- culture, society, socioeconomic status, home, family, and even community-- impact each stage of a person's life. Using highly relatable examples, and vivid cross-cultural stories, Kuther connects the latest cutting edge research to learners' experiences and interdisciplinary career aspirations. A chronological, 16-chapter organization; chunked content; and routine critical thinking practice help to make the book inviting and accessible for all students.
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Edition
International Student Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 213 mm
Weight
1698 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0718-7064-8 (9781071870648)
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Person
Tara L. Kuther is professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development for 30 years. She earned her PhD in developmental psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and 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 the award-winning author of Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, other developmental psychology texts, as well as books to promote student professional development and help them succeed in college and afterward.
Content
Chapter 1: Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories
Chapter 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development
Chapter 3: Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 4: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood
Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development
Chapter 3: Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 4: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood
Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood