LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT FIRST AUSTRALASIAN EDITION

Lifespan Development, 1st Australasian edition explores human physical, cognitive and social development within an Australian and New Zealand context. 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.

A key strength of the text and its extensive accompanying online resources is its 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.

PART 1 Beginnings.
1 Studying lifespan development.
2 Theories of development.
3 Biological foundations, genetics, prenatal development and birth.

PART 2 The first two years of life.
4 Physical and cognitive development in the first two years.
5 The first two years: psychosocial development.

PART 3 Early childhood.
6 Physical and cognitive development in early childhood.
7 Psychosocial development in early childhood.

PART 4 Middle childhood.
8 Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood.
9 Psychosocial development in middle childhood.

PART 5 Adolescence.
10 Physical and cognitive development in adolescence.
11 Psychosocial development in adolescence.

PART 6 Early adulthood.
12 Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood.
13 Psychosocial development in early adulthood.

PART 7 Middle adulthood.
14 Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood.
15 Psychosocial development in middle adulthood.

PART 8 Late adulthood.
16 Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood.
17 Psychosocial development in late adulthood.

PART 9 Endings.
18 Dying, death and bereavement.

Glossary.
References.
Name index.
Subject index.