Human Development: A Life-Span View

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Balanced coverage of the entire life span is just one thing that distinguishes HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW, International Edition. With its comprehensive, succinct, and applied coverage, the text has proven its ability to capture students' interest while introducing them to the issues, forces, and outcomes that make us who we are. Robert V. Kail's expertise in childhood and adolescence, combined with John C. Cavanaugh's extensive research in gerontology, result in a book with a rich description of all life-span stages and important topics. A modified chronological approach traces development in sequential order from conception through late life, while also dedicating several chapters to key topical issues. This organization also allows the book to be relatively briefer than other texts—a benefit given theenormous amount of information covered in the course. The authors provide theoretical and empirical foundations that enable students to become educated, critical interpreters of developmental information. A blend of basic and applied research, as well as coverage of controversial topics and emergent trends, demonstrates connections between the laboratory and life. A complete media and supplement package—including videos, the PowerLecture™ lecture presentation tool, a student visual summary booklet, and eAudio downloads—supports students and instructors. Key Feature Streamlined end-of-chapter content encourages active learning. Test Yourself questions include one interpretive question and one application question, with answers listed upside down to provide immediate feedback. The authors' modified chronological treatment reduces redundancy and emphasizes the integrated biopsychosocial model of human development over the course of the life span. This organization also allows the book to be briefer (just 16 chapters) and more manageable for a one-semester course. Adolescent development is covered in two chapters—physical/cognitive development and socioemotional development—to give each topic the coverage appropriate for most courses. Spotlight on Research boxes highlight a specific study discussed in the text, helping students understand the science and scope of life-span development. An icon next to each box refers students to online material, such as video clips, related articles, and critical thinking questions. Current Controversies review debates on issues that influence the field, heightening students' awareness and helping them begin to think critically about those events. Examples include "Preschoolers on the Witness Stand" (Chapter 4), "Binge Drinking on College Campuses" (Chapter 10), and "Saving Social Security" (Chapter 15). Real People: Applying Human Development boxes illustrate how a development issue is manifested in the life of a real person. Examples include "Tell Me About a Girl That You Like A Lot and "Still Flying at 91."

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Robert V. Kail is Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. He has served as Associate Editor for the journal "Child Development," and is currently Editor of the "Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and the Editor of Advances in Child Development and Behavior." His research interests are in the area of cognitive development during childhood and adolescence, and focus on the causes and consequences of developmental change in the speed of information processing. John C. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, is President of University of West Florida. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, The American Psychological Society and the Gerontological Society of America. He has been an American Council of Education Fellow and elected President of the Adult Development and Aging Division of the APA (Division 20). In addition, Dr. Cavanaugh was a Congressionally selected delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. His research interests in gerontology concern family care-giving as well as the role of beliefs in older adult's cognitive performance. He is also the co-author of ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING, 5th Edition (Thomson Wadsworth, 2006) with Fredda Blanchard-Fields. New of this Edition Up-to-date findings and references introduce students to the perspectives of those who are currently shaping the field and those who pioneered it. New examples include a greater number of diversity examples to appeal to the broadest possible range of students; a diversity theme index is in the back of the book. More prominent Learning Objectives (listed at the beginning of each major section and repeated as subheads throughout the section) promote effective studying by focusing students' attention on important upcoming topics. Wikipedia, YouTube, Facebook, texting, and othercurrent topics (in Think About It questions sprinkled strategically throughout each chapter) engage students in thinking critically. These questions also appear on slides on the PowerLecture™ CD for use with student response system software and "clickers," making it easy to conduct quizzes in class and see students' responses immediately. Summaries are organized around the Learning Objectives. A website icon directs students to related video clips and other online material. Visual learners benefit from the art program's many new photos, figures, and graphs—all numbered and captioned. Key terms now appear in colorized boldface type when introduced, making it easier for students to locate them as they study and review. Table of Contents Part I: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, INFANCY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. 1. The Study of Human Development. 2. Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth. 3. Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development. 4. The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood. 5. Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood. Part II: SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. 6. Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood. 7. Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood. 8. Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence. 9. Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence. Part III: YOUNG AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD. 10. Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development. 11. Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood. 12. Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood. 13. Making It in Midlife: The Unique Challenges of Middle Adulthood. Part IV: LATE ADULTHOOD. 14. The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues. 15. Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues. 16. The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement. Glossary. References.