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Understanding Human Development.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Jones, Terese, author.
Belli, Christina, author.
Julyan, Esmeralda Janeth, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Psychology--Textbooks.
Psychology.
Social sciences--Textbooks.
Social sciences.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources [2025]
Language Note:
In English.
Summary:
Understanding Human Development is an introductory textbook for individuals entering early childhood education and related fields. The textbook provides an overview of the developmental lifespan from conception to adolescence using social justice and ecological perspectives. The textbook aims to represent equitable approaches to understanding human development and discusses the diverse factors and interactions that support or hinder development.
Contents:
Message to Students
How to Navigate This Book Online
How to Read This Book Offline
About this Book
Chapter 1: Understanding Human Development
Chapter 2: Theory and Research in Child Development
Chapter 3: Conception, Pregnancy, and Prenatal Development
Chapter 4: Birth, Newborn, and Postnatal Experiences
Chapter 5: Cognitive, Language, and Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 6: Social, Emotional, Adaptive, and Identity Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 7: Preschool Cognitive and Language Development
Chapter 8: Social, Emotional, Adaptive, and Identity Development in Preschoolers
Chapter 9: Middle Childhood Physical Development
Chapter 10: Middle Childhood Cognitive and Language Development
Chapter 11: Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 12: Adolescent Physical and Sexual Development
Chapter 13: Adolescent Cognitive Development
Chapter 14: Adolescent Social-Emotional Development
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Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Publisher's Message to Instructors
Instructor Resources
Manuscript Development Process
License Statement
Additional Resources
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