Well known and respected authors present a chronologically oraganized introduction to child and adolescent development. Research oriented, the text brings together research and real children with interludes or vignettes. Provides a logical and straightforward organization emphasizing development in its social context written in an accessible, conversational tone. Stresses practical issues and features research focus boxes, chapter outlines, attractive design and illustration material, a glossry of key terms, and study questions.
Revised edition of the author's Child development, 6th ed., published in 2012.
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Offering a modular approach, this text provides a broad overview of the field of child development. It covers major topics such as physical development, cognitive development, and social and personality development.
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Offering a modular approach, this text provides a broad overview of the field of child development. It covers major topics such as physical development, cognitive development, and social and personality development.
THOUGHT - PROVOKING QUESTIONS 1. What would prevent a first - born from having a higher IQ score than later - born siblings ? 2. If minority children score low on IQ tests , the test can be considered culturally biased ( especially ...
Offering a modular approach, this text provides a broad overview of the field of child development. It covers major topics such as physical development, cognitive development, and social and personality development.
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