Author | : John W. Santrock |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-03-02 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9781265359843 |
Author | : John W. Santrock |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-03-02 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9781265359843 |
Author | : Karen L. Fingerman |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 929 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0826110797 |
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Author | : Paul B. Baltes |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 389 |
Release | : 2014-02-04 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1317783980 |
This serial publication continues to review life-span research and theory in the behavioral and social sciences, particularly work done by psychologists and sociologists conducting programmatic research on current problems and refining theoretical positions. Each volume introduces excellent peer-reviewed empirical research into the field of life-span development while presenting interdisciplinary viewpoints on the topic. Often challenging accepted theories, this series is of great interest to developmental, personality, and social psychologists.
Author | : David Capuzzi |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2016-02-10 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1118984757 |
A practically focused guide to effective counseling of all clients Human Development Across the Life Span is a practical guide to human growth and development, moving beyond theory to include real-world applications for counselors who work with clients. Written by recognized authorities in mental health counseling and counselor education, this book is fully aligned with the American Counseling Association's accreditation standards and includes contributions by well-known and respected academics and practitioners. Based on an extensive review of course syllabi across CACREP-accredited programs, this book is organized to follow the way courses are typically taught and follows a consistent structure including pedagogical elements that help students learn. After a thorough examination of essential concepts and theories of life span development, the book moves through each stage of human growth and development to provide expert insight, short case studies, and practical applications to counseling. The full Instructor's package provides a useful set of tools, including a Respondus test bank, PowerPoint slides, and an Instructor's Manual. This book is the only text on human growth and development that emphasizes the key implications and applications for counselors, providing useful information and the insights of real experts in each subject area. Understand the developmental milestones at each life stage Appreciate clients' perspectives to better facilitate appropriate interventions Work more effectively with clients of any age, from toddlers to seniors Tailor your approach to meet the unique needs and abilities of each life stage As a counselor, you cannot approach a child's therapy the same way you approach an adult's. Even within each major category, each developmental stage includes a nuanced set of characteristics that, considered appropriately, will inform a more effective treatment plan. Human Development Across the Life Span is a comprehensive guide to understanding all of your clients, and providing the type of counseling that facilitates more positive outcomes.
Author | : Stephanie M. Wright |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 2019-08-06 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1544367791 |
Case Studies in Lifespan Development offers students a comprehensive view into life’s key developmental stages through unique, diverse, and moving cases. Author Stephanie M. Wright presents a series of 12 case studies shaped by the contributions of real students—including their observations, concerns, and moments of triumph—to build immersive examples that readers can relate to and enjoy.
Author | : L. R. Goulet |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 609 |
Release | : 2013-09-25 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1483217949 |
Life-Span Development Psychology: Research and Theory covers the issues and problems associated with a life-span conceptualization of developmental psychology. The book discusses the status,issues, and antecedents of life-span developmental psychology; an approach to theory construction in the psychology of development and aging; and models and theories of development. The text also describes the methodology and research strategy in the study of developmental change; the application of multivariate strategies to problems of measuring and structuring long-term change; and the mechanisms required for the operation of perception and recognition. Learning and retention; language; and intellectual abilities are also considered. Developmental psychologists will find the study invaluable.
Author | : The Open The Open Courses Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 73 |
Release | : 2019-11-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781707011612 |
Lifespan Development Psychology The process of human growth and development is more obvious in infancy and childhood, yet your development is happening this moment and will continue, minute by minute, for the rest of your life. Who you are today and who you will be in the future depends on a blend of genetics, environment, culture, relationships, and more, as you continue through each phase of life. You have experienced firsthand much of what is discussed in this book. Now consider what psychological science has to say about your physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, from the womb to the tomb. Chapter Outline: What Is Lifespan Development? Lifespan Theories Stages of Development Death and Dying The Open Courses Library introduces you to the best Open Source Courses.
Author | : Kurt Kreppner |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 473 |
Release | : 2013-05-13 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1134737173 |
This interdisciplinary volume presents international research and theories focusing on the development of the individual across the life span. Centering on "family" as the key context influencing, and being influenced by the developing person, the contributors to this volume discuss an array of theoretical models, methodological strategies, and substantive foci linking the study of individual development, the family system, and the broader context of human development. The volume presents continuing empirical research and theories in the realm of individual and family development and features a developmental, contextual view from a process-oriented vantage point.
Author | : Andreas Demetriou |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 540 |
Release | : 1998-09-16 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
This volume offers a broad coverage of all sub-fields of developmental psychology. After an introduction to the history and systems of developmental psychology, it includes chapters on perceptual/motor development and cognitive development.