In this section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
Brief Table of Contents
PART I. THEORY AND RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies
PART II. FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 2: Genetic and Environmental Foundations
Chapter 3: Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
PART III. INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD: THE FIRST TWO YEARS
Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 6: Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
PART IV. EARLY CHILDHOOD: TWO TO SIX YEARS
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 8: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
PART V. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 10: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
PART VI. ADOLESCENCE: THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 12: Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
PART VII. EARLY ADULTHOOD
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
PART VIII. MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 16: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
PART IX. LATE ADULTHOOD
Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 18: Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
PART X. THE END OF LIFE
Chapter 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Full Table of Contents
PART I. THEORY AND RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies
* A Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
* Basic Issues
* The Lifespan Perspective: A Balanced Point of View
* Scientific Beginnings
* Mid-Twentieth-Century Theories
* Recent Theoretical Perspectives
* Comparing and Evaluating Theories
* Studying Development
* Ethics in Lifespan Research
PART II. FOUNDATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 2: Genetic and Environmental Foundations
* Genetic Foundations
* Reproductive Choices
* Environmental Contexts for Development
* Understanding the Relationship Between Heredity and Environment
Chapter 3: Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby
* Prenatal Development
* Prenatal Environmental Influences
* Childbirth
* Approaches to Childbirth
* Medical Interventions
* Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants
* Birth Complications, Parenting, and Resilience
* The Newborn Baby's Capacities
* Adjusting to the New Family Unit
PART III. INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD: THE FIRST TWO YEARS
Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
* Body Growth
* Brain Development
* Influences on Early Physical Growth
* Learning Capacities
* Motor Development
* Perceptual Development
Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
* Piaget's Cognitive-Developmental Theory
* Information Processing
* The Social Context of Early Cognitive Development
* Individual Differences in Early Mental Development
* Language Development
Chapter 6: Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
* Erikson's Theory of Infant and Toddler Personality
* Emotional Development
* Temperament and Development
* Development of Attachment
* Self-Development During the First Two Years
PART IV. EARLY CHILDHOOD: TWO TO SIX YEARS
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Physical Development
* A Changing Body and Brain
* Influences on Physical Growth and Health
* Motor Development
Cognitive Development
* Piaget's Theory: The Preoperational Stage
* Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
* Information Processing
* Individual Differences in Mental Development
* Language Development
Chapter 8: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
* Erikson's Theory: Initiative versus Guilt
* Self-Understanding
* Emotional Development
* Peer Relations
* Foundations of Morality
* Gender Typing
* Child Rearing and Emotional and Social Development
PART V. MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Physical Development
* Body Growth
* Common Health Problems
* Motor Development and Play
Cognitive Development
* Piaget's Theory: The Concrete Operational Stage
* Information Processing
* Individual Differences in Mental Development
* Language Development
* Learning in School
Chapter 10: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
* Erikson's Theory: Industry versus Inferiority
* Self-Understanding
* Understanding Others: Perspective Taking
* Moral Development
* Peer Relations
* Gender Typing
* Family Influences
* Some Common Problems of Development
PART VI. ADOLESCENCE: THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Physical Development
* Conceptions of Adolescence
* Puberty: The Physical Transition to Adulthood
* The Psychological Impact of Pubertal Events
* Health Issues
Cognitive Development
* Piaget's Theory: The Formal Operational Stage
* An Information-Processing View of Adolescent Cognitive Development
* Consequences of Adolescent Cognitive Changes
* Sex Differences in Mental Abilities
* Learning in School
Chapter 12: Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
* Erikson's Theory: Identity versus Role Confusion
* Self-Understanding
* Moral Development
* Gender Typing
* The Family
* Peer Relations
* Problems of Development
PART VII. EARLY ADULTHOOD
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Physical Development
* Biological Aging Is Under Way in Early Adulthood
* Physical Changes
* Health and Fitness
Cognitive Development
* Changes in the Structure of Thought
* Expertise and Creativity
* The College Experience
* Vocational Choice
Chapter 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood
* A Gradual Transition: Emerging Adulthood
* Erikson's Theory: Intimacy versus Isolation
* Other Theories of Adult Psychosocial Development
* Close Relationships
* The Family Life Cycle
* The Diversity of Adult Lifestyles
* Career Development
PART VIII. MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Physical Development
* Physical Changes
* Health and Fitness
* Adapting the Physical Challenges of Midlife
Cognitive Development
* Changes in Mental Abilities
* Information Processing
* Vocational Life and Cognitive Development
* Adult Learners: Becoming a College Student in Midlife
Chapter 16: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood
* Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development in Midlife
* Stability and Change in Self-Concept and Personality
* Relationships at Midlife
* Vocational Life
PART IX. LATE ADULTHOOD
Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Physical Development
* Life Expectancy
* Physical Changes
* Health, Fitness, and Disability
Cognitive Development
* Memory
* Language Processing
* Problem Solving
* Wisdom
* Factors Related to Cognitive Change
* Cognitive Interventions
* Lifelong Learning
Chapter 18: Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood
* Erikson's Theory: Ego Integrity versus Despair
* Other Theories of Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood
* Stability and Change in Self-Concept and Personality
* Contextual Influences on Psychological Well-Being
* A Changing Social World
* Relationships in Late Adulthood
* Retirement
* Optimal Aging
PART X. THE END OF LIFE
Chapter 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement
* How We Die
* Understanding of and Attitudes Toward Death
* Thinking and Emotions of Dying People
* A Place to Die
* The Right to Die
* Bereavement: Coping with the Death of a Loved One
* Death Education