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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.
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List of contents
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.
About the author
Kathleen Stassen Berger completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University and Radcliffe College, earned her M.A.T. from Harvard University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Yeshiva University.
