Award-winning author Tara Kuther presents Lifespan Development in Context, Second Edition, a topically oriented edition of her bestselling text that provides a panoramic view of the many influences that shape human development. Kuther's student-friendly narrative illustrates how the places, sociocultural envi ronments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives. Three core themes resonate throughout each chapter and across each developmental domain and topic: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Foundational theories and classic studies are woven together with contemporary research and culturally diverse perspectives for a full, updated introduction to the field that is both comprehensive and concise. Case studies, real-world applications, and video examples ignite critical thinking and class discussion, ensuring students have the tools they need to apply course concepts to their lives and future careers.
Tara L. Kuther is professor of developmental psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development for nearly three decades. Dr. Kuther earned her MA and PhD in developmental psychology from Fordham University. She is a Fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Dr Kuther is author of the award-winning Lifespan Development: Lives in Context as well as Lifespan Development in Context: A Topical Approach, Child and Adolescent Development in Context, and Adolescence in Context. Dr. Kuther is coauthor of Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World (with Robert Morgan). Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood.
Chapter 1: Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories Chapter 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations and Prenatal Development Chapter 3: Physical Development and Aging Chapter 4: Brain, Perception, and Motor Development Chapter 5: Health and Wellness Chapter 6: Cognitive Change: Cognitive-Developmental and Sociocultural Approaches Chapter 7: Cognitive Change: Information Processing Chapter 8: Intelligence Chapter 9: Language Development Chapter 10: Emotional Development Chapter 11: Self, Identity, and Personality Chapter 12: Moral Development Chapter 13: Gender and Sexuality Chapter 14: Social Relationships: Family and Peers Chapter 15: School, Achievement, and Work Chapter 16: Death and Dying
