How does context impact human growth and development? Do the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives? Best-selling author Tara Kuther helps students discover the answers with Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, Third Edition.

Taking a chronological approach, the book follows three core themes: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Dr. Kuther’s clear, concise narrative guides students through current and classic studies and foundational theories while exploring real-world connections and culturally diverse perspectives. Case studies, policy applications, and other examples are accompanied by opportunities for personal reflection to help students carry these discoveries into their own lives, relationships, and future careers.
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Part 1 Foundations of Lifespan Human Development Chapter 1 Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories Chapter 2 Biological and Environmental Foundations of Development Chapter 3 The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn Part 2 Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 4 Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 6 Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Part 3 Early Childhood Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Chapter 8 Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood Part 4 Middle Childhood Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 10 Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood Part 5 Adolescence Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence Chapter 12 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence Part 6 Emerging and Early Adulthood Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Chapter 14 Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood Part 7 Middle Adulthood Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood Chapter 16 Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood Part 8 Late Adulthood Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood Chapter 18 Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood Part 9 Endings Chapter 19 Death and Dying
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781071870655
Publisert
2022-07-12
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
SAGE Publications Inc
Vekt
2090 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
212 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Kombinasjonsprodukt
Antall sider
1040

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

  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.