In this timely revision of his highly respected text, John Cavanaugh offers comprehensive treatment of adult development and aging coupled with a wide array of new in-text study aids designed to help students master the material. A focus on science and the experimental method, liberal use of good examples and applications, a friendly writing style, and excellent handling of diversity issues make the Third Edition an outstanding teaching and learning tool.

Throughout the text, Cavanaugh uses fascinating applications and examples to show students how research is reflected in everyday life. In addition, special boxes get students involved with the material:
-- "Something to Think About" boxes in every chapter feature controversial issues, reflective questions, or social problems to get students to think about implications of research conclusions.
-- "How Do We Know?" boxes delve more deeply into selected research studies to give students a more complete look at how empirical information is generated and interpreted.