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Taking a chronological approach, the book uses a broad scientific framework to present development as an interaction of biological, social, and psychological processes and human culture. The sixth edition has been completely revised, with 30% new material and coverage of hot topics.A new edition of the popular developmental psychology textbook, completely revised with a new lead author and 30% new material
Sommario
The Study of Human Development
PART 1: IN THE BEGINNING
Biocultural Foundations
Prenatal Development and Birth
PART 2: INFANCY
The First Three Months
Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy
Social and Emotional Development in Infancy
PART 3: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Language Acquisition
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Contexts of Development
PART 4: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
School as a Context for Development
Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood
PART 5: ADOLESCENCE
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence
Appendix
Glossary
References
Indexes
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