Development Across the Life Span

It tells the story of life: the story of human beings and how they become who they are. This remarkable book offers a broad view of human development. Following the life cycle chronologically, it examines physical, cognitive, social, and personality development. The book provides a general, wide-ranging, and balanced overview of the field of development. It introduces the theories, research, and applications of the subject, presenting both traditional approaches and the latest innovations. It pays particular attention to the applications carried out by specialists in human development, showing how experts use theory, research, and their applications to address major social problems.