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Appealing to the many different backgrounds and career goals of individuals interested in child development, this book offers the most current, balanced coverage of theory and research—with a focus on the application of that research—woven into a rich chronological presentation filled with useful learning tools. Feldman's unique approach illustrates the scope and diversity of the field of child and adolescent psychology and capitalizes on readers' inherent interest in the subject by asking them to relate what they are learning to their own experience as developing humans. A lively conversational writing style exists among the many chapter topics including behavioral genetics, ethnography, brain development, cultural differences in autobiographical memories, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and relational aggression, home schooling, teenage stress, alcohol consumption, use of Prozac and childhood depression, adolescent Web surfing, and the downside of self-esteem. For individuals with careers and an interest in the field of child development.Editorials
Booknews
Provides an overview of child development from infancy through adolescence, covering theories, research, and applications in the field. Presentation is lively and interesting, with vignettes, material on related topics in the news, interviews with professionals, and boxes on how developmental research is being used to answer societal problems. Other features include color photos, reviews, discussion questions, and key terms. For undergraduates. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Booknews
A text designed to stimulate student interest and provide a broad overview of the field. Covers the period from conception through the end of adolescence, with information on basic theories and research findings and current applications. Learning features include chapter- opening vignettes, focus questions, boxes on research applications, readings on diversity, and profiles of professionals in the field. Other learning features include reference to Web sites, key concepts and review questions, margin terms, and discussion questions, as well as color photos. This new edition offers material on behavioral genetics, cloning, breast feeding, and childhood depression. The author is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 28, 2004
Publisher
Pearson Education
Pages
608
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780131176744