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Contents
Chapter 1Reflection and ActionA Historical Perspective on Contemporary Developmental Theories Applying Theory to Practice Major Issues in Development Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 2: Epigenesis and the Brain: The Fundamentals of Behavioral Development The Nature-Nurture Illusion Mechanisms of Genetic Influence: How Do Genes Work? Explaining Behavior: Focus on Genetics Epigenesis: The Gene-Environment Dance Healthy Prenatal Development Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 3: Neural and Cognitive Development in the Early Years The Brain Cognitive Development Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 4: Emotional Development in the Early Years Theories of Emotions: The State of the Art Early Caregiver-Infant Interactions and Emotional Development Attachment: Early Social Relationships Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 5: The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years The Self-System: Traditional Conceptions The Early Development of the Self-System Early Socialization: Parenting and the Development of the Self-System Conscience: The Beginnings of a Moral Self Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key TermsChapter 6: Realms of Cognition in Middle Childhood Physical and Brain-Related Changes Cognitive Development Social Cognition Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 7: Self and Moral Development: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence Self-Concept The Moral Self Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 8: Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence Sex Role Development Peer Relationships Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 9: Physical, Cognitive, and Identity Development in Adolescence Physical Development Cognitive Development Identity Development Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 10: The Social World of Adolescence Frameworklessness and Autonomy: A Model of Adolescent Social Identity The Structure of the Peer Network The Role of Parents The Role of School Leisure and Work Media and the Consumer Culture Risky Behavior and Social Deviance Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood Physical Development in Young Adulthood Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood Applications Focus on Developmental Psychopathology Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 12: Socioemotional and Vocational Development in Young Adulthood Lieben-To Love Arbeiten-To Work Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 13: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, Personality, and Social Development Life Span Developmental Theory Influences on Adult Development: Sources of Stability Influences on Adult Development: Sources of Change Key Developmental Tasks of Midlife: The Continuing Pursuit of Intimacy and GenerativityApplications Focus on Developmental Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 14: Living Well: Stress, Coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood Life Satisfaction: What Is a Well-Lived Life? Stress, Coping, and Well-Being in Midlife Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Chapter 15: Gains and Losses in Late Adulthood Aging Well Experiencing Loss Applications Summary Case Study Journal Questions Key Terms Appendix: A Practitioner's Guide to Psychological Science
