Lifespan Development, Third Australasian edition, explores human physical, cognitive and social development within an Australian and New Zealand context. Building on the successful first and second editions, the text s comprehensive theory coverage includes the latest local and international research in this ever–evolving field, and is perfectly complemented by numerous physical and mental health applications within local psychological, allied health and educational settings.
This edition includes enhanced coverage of developmental theories, and increased integrated coverage of cross–cultural and Indigenous issues unique to the multicultural societies of Australia and New Zealand. It is an ideal resource offering for undergraduate students in both countries in order to enhance understanding of human development from conception through to the end of life.
Table of Contents
PART 1 Beginnings
1 Studying development 3
2 Theories of development 33
3 Biological foundations, genetics, prenatal development and birth 65
PART 2 The first two years of life
4 Physical and cognitive development in the first two years 111
5 Psychosocial development in the first two years 159
PART 3 Early childhood
6 Physical and cognitive development in early childhood 193
7 Psychosocial development in early childhood 235
PART 4 Middle childhood
8 Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood 273
9 Psychosocial development in middle childhood 311
PART 5 Adolescence
10 Physical and cognitive development in adolescence 349
11 Psychosocial development in adolescence 389
PART 6 Early adulthood
12 Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood 435
13 Psychosocial development in early adulthood 481
PART 7 Middle adulthood
14 Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood 529
15 Psychosocial development in middle adulthood 577
PART 8 Late adulthood
16 Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood 625
17 Psychosocial development in late adulthood 675
PART 9 Endings
18 Dying, death and bereavement 717
G Glossary G–1
R References R–1
NI Name index NI–1
SI Subject index SI–1