Human Growth and Development

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Front cover	1
Chapter 1: Foundations of Development	7
A. The Basics	7
B. Principles of Development	9
C. Domains of Development	10
D. Individual Learning Theories	11
E. Stage-Based Theories	16
F. Contextual Theories	26
G. Research Strategies & Methodologies	30
Chapter 1: Review Questions	38
Chapter 2: Building Blocks of Development	40
A. Foundations of Biological Development	40
B. Prenatal and Early Influences	45
C. Growth and Maturation	51
D. Regulatory Systems	58
E. Perceptual Development Throughout the Lifespan	64
Chapter 2: Review Questions	70
Chapter 3: Cognitive and Social Domains	72
A. Core Cognitive Processes	72
B. Development and Learning	77
C. Individual Differences and Influences	79
D. Language Development	81
E. Intelligence Throughout the Lifespan	86
F. Social Development Throughout the Lifespan	89
Chapter 3: Review Questions	106
Chapter 4: Contextual Influences	108
A. Family, Home, and Society Throughout the Lifespan	108
B. Broader Contextual Influences	111
C. Death and Dying	114
D. Foundations of Learning and Development	118
E. Role Transitions	122
F. Preschool Care, Day Care, and Elder Care	124
G. Retirement	125
H. Intervention and Support Programs	126
Chapter 4: Review Questions	128
Chapter 5: Individual Differences	130
A. Theoretical Perspectives of Personality and Emotion	130
B. Emotional Foundations	135
C. Personality	142
D. Early-Onset Disorders	145
E. Diagnosing Mental Disorders	148
F. Internalizing Disorders	148
G. Externalizing Disorders	153
H. Other Considerations	155
Chapter 5: Review Questions	158
Practice Exam	160
Answer Keys	172
Answer Keys and Rationale	174
Practice Exam Rationale	181
Glossary	187
Back cover	197

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