Understanding Lifespan Development

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Copyright: 2017

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Understanding Lifespan Development is an excellent selection for college courses such as Lifespan Development, Developmental Psychology, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Some unique features make this book particularly attractive for instructors and students.

Drawing on many years teaching lifespan courses at the university level in Psychology and Social Work programs, the authors have created a textbook which covers critical theory, issues, and concepts in terms of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development across the lifespan. In doing so, the authors have maintained a smooth and proficient narrative style of writing, creating a concise textbook which fits neatly into an undergraduate course semester. The narrative style steers away from the overly dense texts which often infiltrate undergraduate courses. Another advantage of this philosophy of proficiency relates to the cost: A new version of Understanding Lifespan Development is a fraction of the cost of many other lifespan textbooks.

With the third edition of Understanding Lifespan Development, updates have been made with research findings in a variety of areas, as well as policy updates which impact human development. Moreover, an ecological perspective on human development is introduced early in the text and interwoven throughout the subsequent chapters for specific phenomena, helping illustrate the complex and interactive nature of many aspects of human development. Beginning with the third edition of Understanding Lifespan Development, a supplemental site accompanying the book contains quiz material and other resources, including lecture slides.  Together, all textbook features combine to generate a clear and coherent text which engages the student and aligns nicely with an undergraduate course and semester objectives and length. 

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction

Context and Cohort

Capturing Context and Cohort:

Life Expectancy

Principles of Development

Key Terms

Reference

Chapter 2: Developmental

Psychology as a Science

and Practice

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology as a Science

Developmental Psychology as a Practice

Key Terms

Reference

Chapter 3: Theoretical

Bases

Theory

Nature and Nurture

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Social Learning

Biological Theory

Plasticity Principle

Evolutionary Theory

Ecological Theory

Research Paradigms

Erikson’s Stage Theory

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 4: Prenatal

Development

Biological Bases of Prenatal Development

A Brief History

Teratogens

Prenatal Care and Diagnostic Tests

The Birth Event

Low Birth Weight

Premature Delivery and Care

Infertility

Infant Mortality

Key Terms

References

Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive

Development in Infancy

Infancy

Neurological Development

Synaptogenesis and Myelination

Physical and Motor Development

Language

Cognitive Development: Piaget

Habituation and Object Permanence

Memory

Concurrent Developmental Processes

Key Terms

References

Chapter 6: Socioemotional

Development in Infancy

Temperament

Ethological Evidence of Bonding and

Attachment

Attachment

Strange Situation Paradigm

Attachment Development

Ecological Considerations of Daycare

Erikson

Key Terms

References

Chapter 7: Physical Development

in Childhood

Defining Childhood

Neurological Development

Motor Development

Obesity

Health Socialization

Key Terms

References

Chapter 8: Cognitive Development

in Childhood

Piaget

Vygotsky

Theory of Mind

Reading

Key Terms

References

Chapter 9: Socioemotional

Development in Childhood

Erikson

Self-Esteem

Emotional Regulation

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Bullying and Popularity

Play

Family

Corporal Punishment

Siblings

Identity

Gender Identity

Racial Identity

When May Children Be Left Alone?

Key Terms

References

Chapter 10: Physical Development

in Adolescence 127

Neurological Development

Puberty

Factors Associated with Pubertal Onset

Disordered Eating and Eating

Disorders

Key Terms

References

Chapter 11: Cognitive

Development in Adolescence

Concrete and Symbolic Thought

Piaget

Moral Development

Egocentrism

Intelligence

Key Terms

References

Chapter 12: Socioemotional

Development in Adolescence

Peer Groups

Organized Activities

Intimacy, Identity, and Friendships

Dating

Sexuality

Reconciling Cognitive and Socioemotional

Development in Adolescence

Key Terms

References

Chapter 13: Emerging

Adulthood

Defining Adulthood

Social Clock

Intimacy and Love

Marriage and Cohabitation

Divorce

Pregnancy and Parenting

Co-parenting and the Spillover

Hypothesis

Career Exploration

Income and Happiness

Substance Use in Emerging

Adulthood

An Ecological Perspective on

Substance Use

Key Terms

References

Chapter 14: Middle

Adulthood 181

Personality

Generativity and Socioemotional

Selectivity Theory

Empty Nest

Midlife Transitions

Key Terms

References

Chapter 15: Later Life

Later Life and Life Expectancy

Physical Aging

Neurological Aging

Memory

Dementia

Assisted Living

Exercise in Later Life: Physical Benefits

Exercise in Later Life: Cognitive and

Psychosocial Benefits

Key Terms

References

Chapter 16: Death and Dying

Definition of Death

Death Perspectives

Grief and Bereavement

Mourning

Suicide

Euthanasia

Death with Dignity

Palliative Care: Hospice

Widowhood

An Ecological Perspective on Grief

Key Terms

References

GLOSSARY

Christopher Stanley
Lauren Stanley

“This is my favorite text I’ve seen - love the honesty and heart of the author!!”

– Melanie Silva, FGCU

Understanding Lifespan Development is an excellent selection for college courses such as Lifespan Development, Developmental Psychology, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Some unique features make this book particularly attractive for instructors and students.

Drawing on many years teaching lifespan courses at the university level in Psychology and Social Work programs, the authors have created a textbook which covers critical theory, issues, and concepts in terms of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development across the lifespan. In doing so, the authors have maintained a smooth and proficient narrative style of writing, creating a concise textbook which fits neatly into an undergraduate course semester. The narrative style steers away from the overly dense texts which often infiltrate undergraduate courses. Another advantage of this philosophy of proficiency relates to the cost: A new version of Understanding Lifespan Development is a fraction of the cost of many other lifespan textbooks.

With the third edition of Understanding Lifespan Development, updates have been made with research findings in a variety of areas, as well as policy updates which impact human development. Moreover, an ecological perspective on human development is introduced early in the text and interwoven throughout the subsequent chapters for specific phenomena, helping illustrate the complex and interactive nature of many aspects of human development. Beginning with the third edition of Understanding Lifespan Development, a supplemental site accompanying the book contains quiz material and other resources, including lecture slides.  Together, all textbook features combine to generate a clear and coherent text which engages the student and aligns nicely with an undergraduate course and semester objectives and length. 

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction

Context and Cohort

Capturing Context and Cohort:

Life Expectancy

Principles of Development

Key Terms

Reference

Chapter 2: Developmental

Psychology as a Science

and Practice

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology as a Science

Developmental Psychology as a Practice

Key Terms

Reference

Chapter 3: Theoretical

Bases

Theory

Nature and Nurture

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Social Learning

Biological Theory

Plasticity Principle

Evolutionary Theory

Ecological Theory

Research Paradigms

Erikson’s Stage Theory

Summary

Key Terms

References

Chapter 4: Prenatal

Development

Biological Bases of Prenatal Development

A Brief History

Teratogens

Prenatal Care and Diagnostic Tests

The Birth Event

Low Birth Weight

Premature Delivery and Care

Infertility

Infant Mortality

Key Terms

References

Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive

Development in Infancy

Infancy

Neurological Development

Synaptogenesis and Myelination

Physical and Motor Development

Language

Cognitive Development: Piaget

Habituation and Object Permanence

Memory

Concurrent Developmental Processes

Key Terms

References

Chapter 6: Socioemotional

Development in Infancy

Temperament

Ethological Evidence of Bonding and

Attachment

Attachment

Strange Situation Paradigm

Attachment Development

Ecological Considerations of Daycare

Erikson

Key Terms

References

Chapter 7: Physical Development

in Childhood

Defining Childhood

Neurological Development

Motor Development

Obesity

Health Socialization

Key Terms

References

Chapter 8: Cognitive Development

in Childhood

Piaget

Vygotsky

Theory of Mind

Reading

Key Terms

References

Chapter 9: Socioemotional

Development in Childhood

Erikson

Self-Esteem

Emotional Regulation

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Bullying and Popularity

Play

Family

Corporal Punishment

Siblings

Identity

Gender Identity

Racial Identity

When May Children Be Left Alone?

Key Terms

References

Chapter 10: Physical Development

in Adolescence 127

Neurological Development

Puberty

Factors Associated with Pubertal Onset

Disordered Eating and Eating

Disorders

Key Terms

References

Chapter 11: Cognitive

Development in Adolescence

Concrete and Symbolic Thought

Piaget

Moral Development

Egocentrism

Intelligence

Key Terms

References

Chapter 12: Socioemotional

Development in Adolescence

Peer Groups

Organized Activities

Intimacy, Identity, and Friendships

Dating

Sexuality

Reconciling Cognitive and Socioemotional

Development in Adolescence

Key Terms

References

Chapter 13: Emerging

Adulthood

Defining Adulthood

Social Clock

Intimacy and Love

Marriage and Cohabitation

Divorce

Pregnancy and Parenting

Co-parenting and the Spillover

Hypothesis

Career Exploration

Income and Happiness

Substance Use in Emerging

Adulthood

An Ecological Perspective on

Substance Use

Key Terms

References

Chapter 14: Middle

Adulthood 181

Personality

Generativity and Socioemotional

Selectivity Theory

Empty Nest

Midlife Transitions

Key Terms

References

Chapter 15: Later Life

Later Life and Life Expectancy

Physical Aging

Neurological Aging

Memory

Dementia

Assisted Living

Exercise in Later Life: Physical Benefits

Exercise in Later Life: Cognitive and

Psychosocial Benefits

Key Terms

References

Chapter 16: Death and Dying

Definition of Death

Death Perspectives

Grief and Bereavement

Mourning

Suicide

Euthanasia

Death with Dignity

Palliative Care: Hospice

Widowhood

An Ecological Perspective on Grief

Key Terms

References

GLOSSARY

Christopher Stanley
Lauren Stanley

“This is my favorite text I’ve seen - love the honesty and heart of the author!!”

– Melanie Silva, FGCU