Lifelong Human Development

Download or read book Lifelong Human Development written by Alison Clarke-Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1988-03-03 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronologically organized, research-based, comprehensive introduction to lifespan development by two of the foremost developmental psychologists in the field and a professional writer. Provides broad, even coverage of physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development across the age stages. Chapters cover history and theories (including philosophical roots, Charles Darwin, child psychology, and modern theories), methods (including research questions, research design, and ehtics), heredity and environment (including the nature-nurture interaction), prenatal development and birth, physical and perceptual development, cognitive development (including language, learning, memory, and intelligence), social and emotional development, death and dying.