How Children Develop

This is the textbook only without LaunchPad.This popular textbook has established itself as the topically organised textbook teachers and researchers trust for the most up-to-date perspectives on child development. The authors introduce core concepts and impactful discoveries with an unparalleled integration of theory, cultural research, and applications, all in a style that is authorative yet immediately understandable and relevant to students. The new edition has been rigorously updated and welcomes co-author Elizabeth Gershoff, who brings a breadth of research and teaching experience to the discussions of social and emotional development.How Children Develop can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging. To order this book bundled with LaunchPad please order package ISBN 9781352001358.

- Provides students with a common pathway through each chapter by continually referring to seven themes of development: Nature and Nurture, The Active Child, Continuity/Discontinuity, Mechanisms of Development, The Sociocultural Context, Individual Differences, and Research and Children's Welfare "A Closer Look" and "Applications" features appear throughout the book, highlighting exciting new research and applications in the field 'Up' Series Videos: adopters have exclusive access to videos from Michael Apted's acclaimed documentary series that has been tracking the lives of a group of British citizens at sevenyear intervals for nearly half a century new_to_this_edition New coauthor Elizabeth Gershoff, a worldrenowned researcher in social and emotional development, widely known for her findings on corporal punishment and developing interventions to prevent it Test Yourself: Each chapter now comes with a brief multiplechoice quiz so students can frequently test their understanding Global revisions, including updates on topics related to the impact of technology and social media, increased emphasis on core themes, and greater focus on crosscultural issues and diverse cultural perspectives