Physiology, Physiological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Gerontology
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Overview
Broad and thorough, solidly research based, and made lively, practical, and personal through anecdotes and real-life examples, this introduction to human development offers a combination topical/chronological approach, an eclectic theoretical perspective, and a focus on contemporary issues and concerns. Discusses topics under three major age divisions — childhood, adolescence, and adulthood — focusing on development throughout the life-span. Topics include: perspectives, physical development, cognitive development, emotional development and social development. Appropriate for readers interested in Human Development, Growth and Development, Developmental Psychology, and Life-Span Development.Editorials
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New edition of a text which emphasizes the family's changing role in the socialization of children. An introductory section is followed by a discussion of perspectives on each of the four major age divisions (the beginnings of human life, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood) as well as physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
November 28, 1997
Publisher
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1998.
Pages
759
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780138052768