Life: The Essentials of Human Development: 2024 Release ISE

Part 1: About Human Development
1 The Study of Human Development
2 Theory and Research


Part 2: Beginnings
3 Forming a New Life
4 Birth and Physical Development during the First Three Years 
5 Cognitive Development during the First Three Years 
6 Psychosocial Development during the First Three Years 


Part 3: Early Childhood
7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
8 Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood


Part 4: Middle Childhood
9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood 
10 Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood 


Part 5: Adolescence 
11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence 
12 Psychosocial Development in Adolescence 


Part 6: Emerging and Young Adulthood 
13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood
14 Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood


Part 7: Middle Adulthood
15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
16 Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood


Part 8: Late Adulthood
17 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood 
18 Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood


Part 9: The End of Life
19 Dealing with Death and Bereavement 


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McGraw Hill Education Psychology APA Documentation Style Guide

Life: The Essentials of Human Development is a brief but thorough account of human development from conception to death with a deep integration of diverse cultural perspectives and research, and a focus on practical application. Written from a developmental framework and borrowing from multiple traditions and theoretical perspectives, Life: The Essentials of Human Development addresses the major periods of development and focuses on the important biological, psychological, and social forces driving change, highlighting theoretical distinctions, research findings, and new directions in the field. McGraw Hill’s Connect platform enriches learning with the unique Milestones longitudinal video series, the interactive game Quest: Journey Through the Lifespan, and the Immersive Brain program, among other innovative and engaging resources.