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Chapter 1
Human Development
Key Issues in Human Development
The Forbidden Experiment
Periods of Human Development
The Lifespan Perspective
Glossary
The Scientific Method
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Research
Descriptive Research
Methods of Data Collection
Analyzing Data: Correlational and Experimental Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Developmental Research Designs
Challenges Conducting Developmental Research
Understanding Theories
History of Developmental Psychology
Contemporary Psychological Approaches
Psychodynamic Approach
Behavioral Approach
Humanistic Approach
Cognitive Approach
Contextual Approach
Biopsychology and Evolutionary Psychology
Comparing Contemporary Approaches
Biological Foundations of Human Development
Heredity and Chromosomes
Behavioral Genetics
Stages of Prenatal Development
Environmental Risks to Prenatal Development
Complications of Pregnancy and Delivery
The Process of Delivery
Approaches to Childbirth
Newborn Assessment and Risk
Physical Growth
Sexual Development
Health and Nutrition
Brain Development
Sensory and Motor Development
Sleep
Constructivist Theories
Psychological Constructivism
Social Constructivism
Information Processing Theory
Language Development
Intelligence
Education Issues
Understanding Learning Difficulties
Academic Achievement
Emotional Development
Attachment
Temperament
Development of Self
Identity Development Theory