Santrock, John W., author.

Children / John W. Santrock. - Fourteenth edition. - New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, c2019. - xl, 507 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Section 1 : The nature of children's development - Chapter 2 : Introduction - Section 2 : Beginnings - Chapter 2 : Biological beginnings - Chapter 3 : Prenatal development - Chapter 4 : Birth - Section 3 : Infancy - Chapter 5 : Physical development in infancy - Chapter 6 : Cognitive development in infancy - Chapter 7 : Socioemotiona; development in infancy - Section 4 : Early childhood - Chapter 8 : Physical development in early childhood - Chapter 9 : Cognitive development in early childhood - Chapter 10 : Socioecmotional development in early childhood - Section 5 : Middle and late childhood - Chapter 11 : Physical development in middle and late childhood - Chapter 12 : Cognitive development in middle and late childhood - Section 6 : adolescence - Chapter 14 : Physical development in adolescence - Chapter 15 : Cognitive development in adolescence - Chapter 16 : Socioemotional development in adolescence

Children, Fourteenth Edition provides an overview of children's development, from biological beginnings through infancy and early childhood to adolescence. By highlighting the connections among different aspects of development, the text helps students to better understand the concepts covered. With the help of several experts in the field, John Santrock discusses current research and real-world applications, helping students see how developmental psychology plays a role in their own lives and future careers. Additionally, through an integrated, personalized digital learning program, students gain the insight they need to study smarter and improve performance.

The Milestones video program shows students what developmental concepts look like by letting them watch actual humans develop. Students are able to track several individuals starting from infancy and watch them achieve major developmental milestones, both physically and cognitively.


In English text.

978-1-260-09832-7


Child development.
Adolescence.

HQ767.9 / S26 2019

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