Online Course Pack Development Through the Lifespan

Lifespan development with balanced research and applications; a new feature, 'Variations'; and increased emphasis on the Lifespan Perspective - all in Berk's hallmark engaging writing style. Renowned professor and scholar Laura Berk has heightened emphasis on the lifespan perspective, expanded cross-cultural and multicultural research, and strengthened links between theory, research, and applications. Along with the theme of lifelong development, the text emphasizes (1) interdisciplinary contributions to the study of development, from psychology, anthropology, sociology, education, biology, and other fields; (2) the multidimensional nature of development physical, cognitive, emotional, and social; (3) interacting contextual influences on development-biological, psychological, social, community, cultural, and historical; and (4) gender differences. Features and Benefits Lifespan Vista boxes highlight topics that have long-term development implications or that involve intergenerational issues. These underscore the book's key theme of the lifespan perspective (that development continues to occur across the lifespan). Social Issues boxes underscore the sensitive social policies that are necessary to ensure the well-being of children, families, and adults. The popular Caregiving Concerns tables apply the results of theory and research, offering practical advice relevant to caring for oneself and others throughout the lifespan. Stories and vignettes of real individuals - a Berk signature feature - are used to illustrate developmental principles. This book teaches while it tells a story. Ask Yourself critical thinking questions at the end of major sections encourage students to apply what they have learned to new situations (see also new features below). Milestones tables at the end of each age division in the text summarize the major physical, cognitive, language, emotional, and social developments during each age span. FYI - For Further Information and Help, a special reference section at the end of each chapter, provides names, websites, and descriptions of organizations that disseminate information about developmental issues of interest to students