Lifespan Development in Context: A Topical Approach 1st Edition by Tara L. Kuther, ISBN-13: 978-1506373393

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Lifespan Development in Context: A Topical Approach 1st Edition by Tara L. Kuther, ISBN-13: 978-1506373393

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• Publisher: ‎ SAGE Publications, Inc; 1st edition (January 17, 2018)
• Language: ‎ English
• 776 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1506373399
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1506373393

Award-winning author Tara L. Kuther presents Lifespan Development in Context, a topically organized version of her bestselling Lifespan Development text that provides a panoramic view of the many influences that shape human development. Kuther’s student-friendly narrative illustrates how the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives. Three core themes resonate throughout each chapter: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the value of applied developmental science. Foundational theories and classic studies are combined with contemporary research and culturally diverse perspectives for a modern introduction to the field that is both comprehensive and concise. Visual overviews, case studies, and critical thinking questions encourage self-reflection and class discussion, ensuring students have the tools they need to apply course concepts to their lives and future careers.

Table of Contents:

Part 1 Foundations of Lifespan Human Development

Chapter 1 Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Chapter 2 Biological and Environmental Foundations of Development

Chapter 3 The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Part 2 Infancy and Toddlerhood

Chapter 4 Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Chapter 6 Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Part 3 Early Childhood

Chapter 7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Chapter 8 Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Part 4 Middle Childhood

Chapter 9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Chapter 10 Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Part 5 Adolescence

Chapter 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Chapter 12 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Part 6 Emerging and Early Adulthood

Chapter 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood

Chapter 14 Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood

Part 7 Middle Adulthood

Chapter 15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Chapter 16 Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Part 8 Late Adulthood

Chapter 17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Chapter 18 Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Part 9 Endings

Chapter 19 Death and Dying

Tara L. Kuther is a professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development since 1996. She earned her BA in psychology from Western Connecticut State University and her MA and PhD in developmental psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood. She is also interested in promoting undergraduate and graduate students’ professional development and helping them navigate the challenges of pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology.

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