Child Development, 5th Edition

For courses in Child Development, taught Chronologically.

Courses may be in psychology, education, nursing, social work or human development.

 

Most balanced presentation of the research and applications important to the field and students taking the course.

 

Introduces students to the theories, research, and applications of child and adolescent development. Child Development 5e features a variety of student-focused tools that make the study of development interesting and engaging with an emphasis on practical, take-home information that students can use now and in the future.

 Looking for additional resources to help you understand the material and succeed in this course? MyDevelopmentLab contains study tools such as flashcards, self tests, videos, as well as MyVirtualChild which allows you to raise your own virtual child from birth through age 18 and monitor the results. 

 

Want to learn more about MyVirtualChild?  Visit www.mydevelopmentlab.com and click on the ‘watch this video’ link to learn about MyVirtualChild.

 

MyDevelpmentLab with MyVirtualChild is available at www.mydevelopmentlab.com.

1: An Introduction to Child Development

2: Theoretical Perspectives and Research

3: The Start of Life: Genetics and Prenatal Development

4: Birth and the Newborn Infant

5: Physical Development in Infancy

6: Cognitive Development in Infancy

7: Social and Personality Development in Infancy

8: Physical Development in the Preschool Years

9: Cognitive Development in the Preschool Years

10: Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years

11: Physical Development in Middle Childhood

12: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

13: Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

14: Physical Development in Adolescence

15: Cognitive Development in Adolescence

16: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence