Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach - Hardcover

Newman, Barbara M; Newman, Philip R

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ISBN 10: 0495553417 ISBN 13: 9780495553410

Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2008

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Newman and Newman take a chronological approach to the study of the life span, drawing on the psychosocial theory of Erik Erikson to provide a conceptual framework for the text. Newman and Newman address physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth in all life stages, focusing on the idea that development results from the interdependence of these areas at every stage, and placing special emphasis on optimal development through life.

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Newman and Newman take a chronological approach to the study of the life span, drawing on the psychosocial theory of Erik Erikson to provide a conceptual framework for the text. Newman and Newman address physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth in all life stages, focusing on the idea that development results from the interdependence of these areas at every stage, and placing special emphasis on optimal development through life. Benefits: NEW! FACULTY New To This Edition (LIMIT 5 BULLETS): NEW! New research on brain development and plasticity at all stages of life is incorporated. NEW! This edition features expanded use of case studies and first person accounts, enhancing the coverage of diversity by expanding discussion of cultural practices, and reviewing cross-national as well as inter-ethnic research. In DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: A PSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH, Tenth Edition, the authors highlight the continuous interaction and integration of individual competencies with the demands and resources of culture. They focus on how psychosocial theory attempts to explain human development across the life span, as reflected in self-understanding, social relationships, and worldview. The authors present the 11 stages of development in chronological order, so you can study the particular development tasks as well as the interaction of the biological, psychological, and societal systems during each stage. Integrated case studies offer you opportunities to link concepts to individual life stories. The authors integrate the case approach in the new edition by linking case examples with critical-thinking questions. Every chapter in Newman and Newman's text helps to guide your study. Each chapter includes a chapter-opening outline and brief list of objectives; an integrated case study with accompanying analysis and critical thinking questions; an end-of chapter Applied Topic, Summary, Questions for Further Reflection, and specific ref

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• Verlag: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0495553417
• ISBN 13: 9780495553410
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 587
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