Lifespan development
By: Denise Boyd, Helen Bee.
Contributors: Bee, Helen L., 1939-
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: A & B Pearson
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780205540877
Subjects: Developmental psychology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Foundations; title: Basic concepts and methods; title: Theories of development; title: Prenatal development and birth; title: Policy question : should pregnant women who use illicit drugs be prosecuted?; title: Infancy; title: Physical, sensory, and perceptual development in infancy; title: Social and personality development in infancy; title: Policy question : are safe haven policies a good idea?; title: Early childhood; title: Physical and cognitive development in early childhood; title: Social and personality development in early childhood; title: Policy question : deadbeat dads : irresponsible parents or political scapegoats?; title: Middle childhood; title: Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood; title: Social and personality development in middle childhood; title: Policy question : has test-based reform improved schools in the United States?; title: Adolescence; title: Physical and cognitive development in adolescence; title: Social and personality development in adolescence; title: Policy question : should video games be regulated by the government?; title: Early adulthood; title: Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood; title: Social and personality development in early adulthood; title: Policy question : what reforms are needed in the student loan system?; title: Middle adulthood; title: Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood; title: Social and personality development in middle adulthood; title: Policy question : what types of couples should be sanctioned by society?; title: Late adulthood and the end of life; title: Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood; title: Social and personality development in late adulthood; title: Death, dying, and bereavement; title: Policy question : how should stem cell research be funded and regulated?