This hugely popular textbook has established itself as the topically organized textbook teachers and researchers trust for the most up-to-date perspectives on child and adolescent development. The authors, each a well-known scientist and educator—have earned that trust by introducing core concepts and impactful discoveries with an unparalleled integration of theory, cultural research, and applications. All this is delivered in a style that is authoritative yet immediately understandable and relevant. The new edition includes a robust and carefully curated video program in LaunchPad, called out within the margins of the text.
Building memories: The ontogeny of autobiography. In D. Cicchetti & M. Beeghly (Eds.), The selfin transition: Infancy to childhood (pp. 213–242). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Snyder, D. K., Simpson, J., Hughes, J. N. (2006).
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