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A best-selling text unparalleled in its approach to teaching human development, Berks Development Through the Lifespan is relied on in classrooms worldwide for its clear, engaging writing style, exceptional cross-cultural focus, rich examples, and long-standing commitment to presenting the most up-to-date scholarship while also offering students research-based, practical applications that they can relate to their personal and professional lives. Laura Berk, renowned professor and researcher, has revised the text with new pedagogy, a heightened ... MOREemphasis on the interplay between biology and environment, and an enhanced focus on many social policy issues, while emphasizing the lifespan perspective throughout. The latest theories and findings in the field are made accessible to students in a manageable and relevant way. Berks signature storytelling style invites students to actively learn beside the texts characters who share their developmental milestones at different stages of life. Students are provided with an especially clear and coherent understanding of the sequence and underlying processes of human development, emphasizing the interrelatedness of all domains physical, cognitive, emotional, social throughout the text narrative and in special features. Berk also helps students connect their learning to their personal and professional areas of interest. Her voice comes through when speaking directly about issues students will face in their future pursuits as parents, educators, heath care providers, social workers, and researchers. As members of a global and diverse human community, students are called to intelligently approach the responsibility of understanding and responding to the needs and concerns of both young and old. While carefully considering the complexities of human development, Berk presents classic and emerging theories in an especially clear, engaging writing style, with a multitude of research-based, real-world, and cross-cultural examples. Strengthening the connections among developmental domains and of theory and research with applications, this edition's extensive revision brings forth the most recent scholarship, representing the changing field of human development.

Laura E. Berk Development Through the Lifespan, 4e What reviewers are sayinghellip; "This is the most engaging textbook I have reviewed or used... truly remarkable in its depth, research and professional, personable, and engaging writing style... This book sets a new standard of excellence....I especially liked the excellent applications-implications included... far superior to nearly all other texts I am familiar with." Dale Lund, University of Utah "One of the strengths of this book is a sense that we are learning from someone who is both a great scholar and a very wise and experienced person. Berk has credibility on both a professional and personal level . . . [The text] also offers a sense that my students are getting exposure to the best research and ideas available in my field. David Shwalb, Southeastern Louisiana University "[I appreciate the] great use of concrete, real-life examples of the various concepts throughout the chapter. This is incredibly helpful for students' learning and retention of the material." Tracie Blumentritt, University of Wisconsin La Crosse I especially like the way Dr. Berk addresses policy in this text... the Social Issues boxes are very useful in engaging students in topics of real-life importance that go beyond the individual." Ashley Maynard, University of Hawaii "This is a high-quality text with wonderful pedagogical features." Laurie Gruntmeir, Redlands Community College "One of the greatest strengths of any Berk book on human development is the quality of the research the author selects for inclusion. The timeliness and relevancy of the selected research goes a long way in enhancing the caliber of the information. The author has created a good blend of historic, classic, contemporary, and practical research, which is appropriate for the topics covered." Lanthan Camblin, University of Cincinnati "Chapter 8 is outstanding . . . The discussion of the factors that influence social and emotional adaptation illustrates the complexity of development, but in a highly readable and understandable fashion." Byron Egeland, University of Minnesota "Chapter 19 is extraordinary. Other textbooks pay lip service to the topic (of death, dying and bereavement) and have the tendency to gloss over the material. Berk has written a phenomenal chapterhellip; it is thorough, sensitive, and well written." Cheryl Anagnopoulos, Black Hills State University

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A Personal Note to Students	p. xvii
Preface for Instructors	p. xviii
Theory and Research in Human Development	p. 000
History, Theory, and Research Strategies	p. 2
Human Development as a Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field	p. 5
Basic Issues	p. 5
The Lifespan Perspective: A Balanced Point of View	p. 7
Historical Foundations	p. 12
Mid-Twentieth-Century Theories	p. 15
Recent Theoretical Perspectives	p. 20
Comparing and Evaluating Theories	p. 26
Studying Development	p. 27
Ethics in Lifespan Research	p. 39
Summary	p. 41
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 43
Foundations of Development	p. 42
Biological and Environmental Foundations	p. 42
Genetic Foundations	p. 46
Reproductive Choices	p. 53
Environmental Contexts for Development	p. 59
Understanding the Relationship Between Heredity and Environment	p. 70
Summary	p. 75
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 77
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby	p. 78
Prenatal Development	p. 80
Prenatal Environmental Influences	p. 85
Childbirth	p. 95
Approaches to Childbirth	p. 98
Medical Interventions	p. 100
Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants	p. 101
Birth Complications, Parenting, and Resilience	p. 105
The Newborn Baby's Capacities	p. 106
Adjusting to the New Family Unit	p. 114
Summary	p. 115
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 117
Infancy and Toddlerhood: The First Two Years	p. 118
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood	p. 118
Body Growth	p. 120
Brain Development	p. 121
Influences on Early Physical Growth	p. 128
Learning Capacities	p. 133
Motor Development	p. 137
Perceptual Development	p. 141
Summary	p. 148
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 149
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood	p. 150
Piaget's Cognitive-Developmental Theory	p. 152
Information Processing	p. 160
The Social Context of Early Cognitive Development	p. 165
Individual Differences in Early Mental Development	p. 167
Language Development	p. 172
Summary	p. 179
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 181
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood	p. 182
Erikson's Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality	p. 184
Emotional Development	p. 185
Temperament and Development	p. 190
Development of Attachment	p. 196
Self-Development During the First Two Years	p. 206
Summary	p. 209
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 211
Milestones: Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood	p. 212
Early Childhood: Two to Six Years	p. 214
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood	p. 214
Physical Development	p. 216
Body Growth	p. 216
Brain Development	p. 217
Influences on Physical Growth and Health	p. 219
Motor Development	p. 224
Cognitive Development	p. 227
Piaget's Theory: The Preoperational Stage	p. 227
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory	p. 234
Information Processing	p. 236
Individual Differences in Mental Development	p. 243
Language Development	p. 248
Summary	p. 251
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 253
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood	p. 254
Erikson's Theory: Initiative versus Guilt	p. 256
Self-Understanding	p. 256
Emotional Development	p. 259
Peer Relations	p. 261
Foundations of Morality	p. 264
Gender Typing	p. 273
Child Rearing and Emotional and Social Development	p. 279
Summary	p. 284
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 285
Milestones: Development in Early Childhood	p. 286
Middle Childhood: Six to Eleven Years	p. 288
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood	p. 288
Physical Development	p. 290
Body Growth	p. 290
Common Health Problems	p. 291
Motor Development and Play	p. 294
Cognitive Development	p. 298
Piaget's Theory: The Concrete Operational Stage	p. 298
Information Processing	p. 302
Individual Differences in Mental Development	p. 308
Language Development	p. 315
Learning in School	p. 319
Summary	p. 325
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 327
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood	p. 328
Erikson's Theory: Industry versus Inferiority	p. 330
Self-Understanding	p. 330
Emotional Development	p. 334
Understanding Others: Perspective Taking	p. 336
Moral Development	p. 336
Peer Relations	p. 339
Gender Typing	p. 343
Family Influences	p. 344
Some Common Problems of Development	p. 351
Summary	p. 355
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 357
Milestones: Development in Middle Childhood	p. 358
Adolescence: The Transition To Adulthood	p. 360
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence	p. 360
Physical Development	p. 362
Conceptions of Adolescence	p. 362
Puberty: The Physical Transition to Adulthood	p. 363
The Psychological Impact of Pubertal Events	p. 367
Health Issues	p. 371
Cognitive Development	p. 380
Piaget's Theory: The Formal Operational Stage	p. 381
An Information-Processing View of Adolescent Cognitive Development	p. 383
Consequences of Adolescent Cognitive Changes	p. 384
Sex Differences in Mental Abilities	p. 386
Learning in School	p. 389
Summary	p. 395
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 397
Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence	p. 398
Erikson's Theory: Identity versus Role Confusion	p. 400
Self-Understanding	p. 400
Moral Development	p. 405
Gender Typing	p. 411
The Family	p. 413
Peer Relations	p. 415
Problems of Development	p. 419
Summary	p. 424
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 425
Milestones: Development in Adolescence	p. 426
Early Adulthood	p. 428
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood	p. 428
A Gradual Transition: Emerging Adulthood	p. 430
Physical Development	p. 431
Biological Aging Is Under Way in Early Adulthood	p. 431
Physical Changes	p. 432
Health and Fitness	p. 436
Cognitive Development	p. 449
Changes in the Structure of Thought	p. 449
Expertise and Creativity	p. 452
The College Experience	p. 453
Vocational Choice	p. 454
Summary	p. 459
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 461
Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood	p. 462
Erikson's Theory: Intimacy versus Isolation	p. 464
Other Theories of Adult Psychosocial Development	p. 464
Close Relationships	p. 468
The Family Life Cycle	p. 474
The Diversity of Adult Lifestyles	p. 483
Career Development	p. 489
Summary	p. 493
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 495
Milestones: Development in Early Adulthood	p. 496
Middle Adulthood	p. 498
Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood	p. 498
Physical Development	p. 500
Physical Changes	p. 500
Health and Fitness	p. 507
Adapting to the Physical Challenges of Midlife	p. 512
Cognitive Development	p. 515
Changes in Mental Abilities	p. 515
Information Processing	p. 518
Vocational Life and Cognitive Development	p. 522
Adult Learners: Becoming a College Student in Midlife	p. 523
Summary	p. 525
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 527
Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood	p. 528
Erikson's Theory: Generativity versus Stagnation	p. 530
Other Theories of Psychosocial Development in Midlife	p. 532
Stability and Change in Self-Concept and Personality	p. 536
Relationships at Midlife	p. 541
Vocational Life	p. 551
Summary	p. 556
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 557
Milestones: Development in Middle Adulthood	p. 558
Late Adulthood	p. 560
Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood	p. 560
Physical Development	p. 562
Life Expectancy	p. 562
Physical Changes	p. 564
Health, Fitness, and Disability	p. 573
Cognitive Development	p. 587
Memory	p. 587
Language Processing	p. 590
Problem Solving	p. 591
Wisdom	p. 591
Factors Related to Cognitive Change	p. 592
Cognitive Interventions	p. 592
Lifelong Learning	p. 593
Summary	p. 595
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 597
Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood	p. 598
Erikson's Theory: Ego Integrity versus Despair	p. 600
Other Theories of Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood	p. 600
Stability and Change in Self-Concept and Personality	p. 604
Individual Differences in Psychological Well-Being	p. 606
A Changing Social World	p. 610
Relationships in Late Adulthood	p. 616
Retirement and Leisure	p. 625
Successful Aging	p. 627
Summary	p. 629
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 631
Milestones: Development in Late Adulthood	p. 632
The End of Life	p. 634
Death, Dying, and Bereavement	p. 634
How We Die	p. 636
Understanding of and Attitudes Toward Death	p. 638
Thinking and Emotions of Dying People	p. 642
A Place to Die	p. 646
The Right to Die	p. 650
Bereavement: Coping with the Death of a Loved One	p. 655
Death Education	p. 659
Summary	p. 662
Important Terms and Concepts	p. 663
Glossary	p. G-1
References	p. R-1
Name Index	p. NI-1
Subject Index	p. SI-1
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