| Children, 7/e John W. Santrock,
University of Texas, Dallas
Introduction
Learning ObjectivesBy the time you have completed this chapter, you should be able to reach
the following goals:
1Know why it is important to study children. |
| | | 2Describe historical views of children. |
| | | 3Explain the modern study of child development. |
| | | 4Discuss ways to improve the lives of today's children. |
| | | 5Evaluate social policy and children's development. |
| | | 6Describe biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes. |
| | | 7Explain periods of development. |
| | | 8Discuss developmental issues. |
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