Description
Like children themselves, development is dynamic. In the chronologically organized Child and Adolescent Development in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther brings developmental research to life by framing it within real-world contexts, illustrating how internal factors interact with a wide range of social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through highly relatable examples and vivid cross-cultural stories, Dr. Kuther engages students while emphasizing three core themes: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the practical value of developmental science. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of these themes and the ability to apply them to their own lives and future careers. The new Second Edition features an expanded exploration of intersectional influences, a new section on intersectionality in Chapter 1, and the addition of "Developmental Cascades", a brand-new feature that illustrates how changes in one domain can influence others.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About The Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Development: Themes, Theories, and Research
Understanding Development
Core Concepts in Developmental Science
Classic Theories: Psychoanalytic and Behaviorist Theories
Cognitive Theories
Biological and Systems Theories: Evolutionary Developmental, Bioecological, and Dynamic Systems Theories
Methods of Collecting Data about Children
Research Designs
Applied Developmental Science, Ethics, and Intersectionality
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Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations of Development
Genetic Foundations of Development
Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
Reproductive Technology and Genetic Counseling
Prenatal Diagnosis
Heredity And Environment Interactions
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Key Terms
Chapter 3: The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn
Prenatal Development
Environmental Influences of Prenatal Development
The Prenatal Environment and Prenatal Care
Childbirth
The Newborn
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Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Body Growth and Health in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Threats to Infant and Toddler Health
Brain Development During Infancy and Toddlerhood
Sensory and Perceptual Development
Motor Development
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Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Theory: Sensorimotor Reasoning
Information Processing Theory
Language Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Biological and Contextual Influences on Language Development
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Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Emotional Development In Infancy And Toddlerhood
Temperament
Attachment
The Self in Infancy and Toddlerhood
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Chapter 7: Physical Development in Early Childhood
Growth and Motor Development
Brain Development
Promoting Health in Early Childhood
Threats to Health and Well-Being
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Chapter 8: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Theory: Preoperational Reasoning
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Information Processing in Early Childhood
Language Development in Early Childhood
Moral Development and Behavior in Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education
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Chapter 9: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Emerging Sense Of Self
Emotional Development In Early Childood
Families
Gender Typing And Gender Development
Play And Peer Relationships In Early Childhood
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Chapter 10: Physical Development in Middle Childhood
Growth and Motor Development
Brain Development
Health in Middle Childhood
Threats to Health in Middle Childhood
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Chapter 11: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Theory: Concrete Operational Reasoning
Information Processing Theory
Intelligence
Moral Reasoning in Middle Childhood
Language Development In Middle Chidhood
Learning and Schooling In Middle Childhood
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Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood
The Self in Middle Childhood
Gender in Middle Childhood
Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood
Families In Middle Childhood
Risk and Resilience in Middle Childhood
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Chapter 13: Physical Development in Adolescence
Puberty
Brain Development in Adolescence
Adolescent Health
Threats to Adolescent Health
Adolescent Sexuality
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Chapter 14: Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Cognitive Development
Social Cognition
Moral, Civic, And Religious Development
Schools and Academic Achievement In Adolescence
Post-Secondary Education and Employment
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Chapter 15: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
The Self in Adolescence
Adolescents and Their Parents
Peers
Internalizing and Externalizing Issues
Positive Youth Development
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Glossary
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