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The fundamental issue for developmental psychology is the interaction between nature and nurture in human development. Development from conception to birth illustrates the nature/nurture interaction. This chapter first discusses various topics of study within the field and distinguishes among several research methods. Genetic abnormalities and environmental influences that affect prenatal development are listed. Stages of development starting with the newborn and following through to middle childhood are presented. Finally, a description of the developmental theories that address the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development at each stage is discussed.

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Prologue: The Brave New World of Childhood

  • Looking Ahead

Section 1: Nature and Nurture: The Enduring Developmental Issue

  • Determining the Relative Influences of Nature and Nurture
  • Specific Research Approaches

Section 2: Prenatal Development: From Conception to Birth

  • The Basics of Genetics
  • Development from Zygote to Birth
Applying Psychology in the 21st Century: Cloning, Gene Therapy, and the Coming Medical Revolution

    Section 3: The Extraordinary Newborn

    • Reflexes
    • Development of the Senses: Taking in the World

    Section 5: Adolescence: Becoming an Adult

    • Physical Development: The Changing Adolescent
    • Moral and Cognitive Development: Distinguishing Right from Wrong
    • Social Development: Finding Oneself in a Social World
    Exploring Diversity: Rites of Passage: Coming of Age Around the World

    Section 6: Early and Middle Adulthood: The Middle Years of Life

    • Physical Development: The Peak of Health
    • Social Development: Working at Life
    • Marriage, Children, and Divorce: Family Ties

    Section 7:The Later Years of Life: Growing Old

    • Physical Changes in Late Adulthood: The Aging Body
    • Cognitive Changes: Thinking About-and During-Late Adulthood
    • The Social World of Late Adulthood: Old but Not Alone
    Becoming an Informed Consumer of Psychology: Adjusting to Death





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