Essentials of Human Development

A Life-Span View

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

Av Robert Kail, John Cavanaugh, Purdue University) Kail, Robert (Visiting Professor, University of Michigan; Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area) Cavanaugh, John (Senior Consultant, Pathseekers II, Inc, and Former President & CEO

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This streamlined, readable account of human development gives you the conceptual foundations that enable you to become an educated and critical interpreter of developmental information. ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW, 2nd Edition offers an introduction to relevant research and its application to important issues in life-span development. In addition, the text emphasizes the application of human development research across diverse professional settings. If you're pursuing a career related to psychology, education, health, or human sciences -- be it as a nurse, physician, educator, psychologist, social worker, or another similar profession -- this text will show you how human development research can allow you to work more effectively with future patients, students, or clients. Succinct and filled with real-life examples that aid your understanding, it will capture your interest while introducing you to the essential issues, forces, and outcomes that make us who we are.

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Utgivningsdatum2016-01-01
Mått226 x 25 x 274 mm
Vikt1 338 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor576
Upplaga2
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9781305504585

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Robert V. Kail is visiting professor of psychology at the University of Michigan and distinguished professor emeritus of psychological sciences at Purdue University. His undergraduate degree is from Ohio Wesleyan University and his Ph.D. is from the University of Michigan. Dr. Kail served as editor of both Child Development Perspectives and Psychological Science. He received the McCandless Young Scientist Award from the American Psychological Association, was named the Distinguished Sesquicentennial Alumnus in Psychology by Ohio Wesleyan University and is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Dr. Kail has also written CHILDREN AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT and SCIENTIFIC WRITING FOR PSYCHOLOGY. John C. Cavanaugh is Senior Consultant at Pathseekers II, Inc. He is former president and CEO of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, Chancellor Emeritus of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and former president of the University of West Florida. A researcher and teacher of adult development and aging for more four decades, he has published about 100 articles and chapters and authored, coauthored, or coedited 24 books on aging, information technology, and higher education policy. He is a past president of Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a fellow of APA (Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 20) and the Gerontological Society of America, and a charter fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. He has held numerous leadership positions in these associations, including chair of the Committee on Aging for APA. He has served on numerous state and national committees for aging-related and higher education organizations. He also serves on the Yellowstone Forever National Advisory Council. John is a devoted fan of “Star Trek” and a serious traveler, photographer, backpacker, cook, and chocoholic. He is married to Dr. Christine K. Cavanaugh, with whom he writes, co-teaches, and learns something new each day.

1. The Study of Human Development.Part I: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT, INFANCY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. 2. Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth.3. Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood.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 ADULTHOOD. 10. Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.11. Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood.12. Work: 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.