Invitation to the Life Span

About this book

The new edition of this developmental psychology textbook incorporates a wide range of new research especially in fast-moving areas such as brain development and psychopathology. As always the signature voice of Kathleen Berger ties it all together with relatable explanations of scientific content wide ranging cultural examples and skill-building tools for sharper observation and critical thinking.This textbook can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource LaunchPad which offers innovative media content curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPads intuitive interface presents quizzing flashcards animations and much more to make learning actively engaging. Covers the essentials in a format that fits easily in a one-term syllabus Includes cutting-edge research in late-breaking research areas from epigenetics to end-of-life care Highlights cultural differences and universals and their impact on individual development Critical thinking and applications-based pedagogy that gets students thinking about the real implications for themselves and for the world at large of the material they are learning Infographics map out the key ideas and applications of each chapter graphically. Part One: The Beginning 1. The Beginning: The Science of Human Development 2. The Beginning: From Conception to Birth Part Two: The First Two Years 3. The First Two Years: Body and Mind 4. The First Two Years: The Social World. - Part Three: Early Childhood 5. Early Childhood: Body and Mind 6. Early Childhood: The Social World Part Four: Middle Childhood 7. Middle Childhood: Body and Mind 8. Middle Childhood: The Social World Part Five: Adolescence 9. Adolescence: Body and Mind 10. Adolescence: The Social World Part Six: Adulthood 11. Adulthood: Emerging Adulthood 12. Adulthood: Body and Mind 13. Adulthood: The Social World Part Seven: Late Adulthood 14. Late Adulthood: Body and Mind 15. Late Adulthood: The Social World Epilogue: Death and Dying.