Child Development Book

Child Development covers all ages through adolescence, focusing on a distinct domain of developmental psychology in every chapter and emphasizing theory and research. In order to help students think like researchers, the authors present a thematic approach that consistently ties findings to the six themes underlying the study of human development—the role of nature and nurture; the influence of sociocultural context; the active role of the child; continuous vs. stage-like development; the interaction of various domains of development; and the prominence of individual differences in development.To make dense subject matter easier to comprehend, a restructured Chapter One provides a more basic introduction to child development, leaving the details of theory to later chapters. To keep students interested in the material and help them retain information, features reinforce learning throughout: Research Applied to... sections in every chapter provide practical advice based on findings in various aspects of parenting and education; and Atypical Development sections look at topics related to non-normative development such as conduct disorders, autism, and depression. Students can also relate development to their own experience through Chronology Charts that summarize various milestones in development and show the sequence of development within a given domain.New! What Do You Think? questions complement the Controversy boxes in each chapter, promoting active learning and reinforcing important concepts. The questions are also linked to recommended resources on the text web site for further exploration.Updated! Controversy: Thinking It Over boxes explore a controversy—such as should researchers reveal information they learn about participants in their studies?—with a new three-question approach: What is the controversy? What are the opposing arguments; and What Answers Exist/What questions remain?New! See for Yourself icons in the margins indicate topics with corresponding resources on the text web site.New! Review for Yourself bulleted questions provide an active way for students to verify their understanding of material just covered.New! A features index allows students to quickly locate materials of interest.Updated! Chapter 16 has been re-titled Beyond Family and Peers and focuses on the broader issues of neighborhood and the community, including new material on the Internet, school and achievement, and bereavement.Read More