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Lifespan Development, Canadian Edition, 7th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (January 15, 2020) © 2021

  • Denise Boyd Houston Community College
  • Paul A Johnson Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
  • Helen Bee Stanford University

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An introduction to developmental science that focuses on applications and research

Lifespan Development provides a thorough overview of developmental science, with a focus on helping students apply their understanding of development to their own lives. With a down-to-earth writing style and an emphasis on how concepts connect to research, authors Denise Boyd and Helen Bee make abstract theoretical material understandable to students.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Policy Questions. Discussions of Canadian social policy issues relevant to human development appear at the end of each unit. These discussions will provide you with insight into how the findings of developmental research may be used to influence policy changes in the real world. They may also serve as starting points for group discussions and research projects.
  • Development In The Real World. Development in the Real World essays help you understand the complexities involved in trying to apply developmental theories and research to real-life problems. They offer practical advice on parenting, teaching, caregiving, and other aspects of daily life to which developmental psychology is relevant.

New and updated features of this title

  • The seventh Canadian edition of Lifespan Development has been thoroughly revised and updated with well over 800 references infused into every possible content area of the textbook to reflect the latest research in the field of human development.
  • UPDATED: Fresh content throughout the 7th Canadian Edition, including:
    • Chapter 2 - transgenerational impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples in Canada
    • Chapter 3 - Indigenous women's exposure to teratogens and nutritional challenges during pregnancy
    • Chapter 3 - Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA) protection for genetic test results in Canada
    • Chapter 5 - concerns over language development in Indigenous children
    • Chapter 6 - intergenerational continuity and change in attachment patterns, with a special focus on Indigenous Canadians
    • Chapter 10 - the role of spirituality and feelings of gratitude on children's (including Indigenous children's) well-being

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  • Ch 08 Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood: LO 8.5 Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Parenting Styles
  • Ch 11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence: LO 11.5 Sexual Minority Youth.
  • Ch 12 Social and Personality Development in Adolescence: LO 12.13 Romantic Relationships
  • Ch 13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood: LO 13.7 Sexual Assault
  • Ch 14 Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood: LO 14.8 Gay and Lesbian Couple

  1. Basic Concepts and Methods
  2. Theories of Development
  3. Prenatal Development and Birth
  4. Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy
  5. Cognitive Development in Infancy
  6. Social and Personality Development in Infancy
  7. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
  8. Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood
  9. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
  10. Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
  11. Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
  12. Social and Personality Development in Adolescence
  13. Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
  14. Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood
  15. Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
  16. Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood
  17. Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
  18. Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood
  19. Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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