Child Development A Thematic Approach
[Hardcover & CD-ROM]
Marvin W. Daehler
- ISBN: 9780618358007
- ISBN10: 0618358005
- Edition: 5
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
- Publish Date: 2003-04-15
- Pages: 605
- Binding: PACKAGE
- Dimensions: 0.00 L x 0.00 W x 0.00 H
- Weight: 0.00 lbs
Description:
Child Development covers all ages through adolescence, focusing on a distinct domain of developmental psychology in every chapter and emphasizing theory and research. In order to help students think like researchers, the authors present a thematic approach that consistently ties findings to the six themes underlying the study of human development-the role of nature and nurture; the influence of sociocultural context; the active role of the child; continuous vs. stage-like development; the interaction of various domains of development; and the prominence of individual differences in development.
- What Do You Think? questions complement the Controversy boxes in each chapter, promoting active learning and reinforcing important concepts. The questions are also linked to recommended resources on the text web site for further exploration.
- Controversy: Thinking It Over boxes explore a controversy with a three-question approach: What is the controversy? What are the opposing arguments; and What Answers Exist/What questions remain?
