Developing Person Through Childhood

by Berger, Kathleen Stassen

• ISBN13: 9781464143526
• ISBN10: 1464143528
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-03-15
• Publisher: Worth Publishers

Table of Contents

Hundreds of New Research Citations
As always, Kathleen Berger offers a thoroughly contemporary view of where the study of child/adolescent development is, and where it’s heading. Coverage includes new discussions of:

• Concussions in adolescence
• The impact of prenatal environment on development
• Immunizations and the anti-vaccine movement
• Impact of media on development of very young children and infants.
• The impact of the family on child development, with an expanded and updated understanding of the diversity of families today including single-parent, same-sex, extended family configurations.
• The experience of immigration on child development.
• The latest data, theories and DSM 5 criteria on common psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
• The impact of economic changes on emerging adults—including the rise in student debt and the increasing numbers of young people living with their parents

Integrated Assessment Throughout the BookThe new edition provides learning objectives for each chapter, assessments after every chapter section, and expanded end-of-chapter quizzing, all created to meet NAEYC goals and national standards (including APA psychology standards). All assessments are designed to make it clear to students exactly what they need to learn to meet their career goals.

Quick Response (QR) Codes and Direct Web Addresses
These codes appear in the margin to link students immediately to video activities. Just scan the code with a smartphone or tablet, or type the short Web address into any browser. (Free QR reader apps are available from all mobile device app stores.)

NAEYC Appendices
These appendices offer specific guidance for using the new edition to meet NAEYC program standards.

Over 100 New Videos
This edition adds dozens of new video segments to the book’s already exceptional collection, all assignable and assessable through LaunchPad.

LaunchPad
Developed with extensive feedback from instructors and students, Worth Publishers’ new online course space offers:

• Pre-built Units for each chapter, curated by experienced educators, with media for that chapter organized and ready to assign or customize to suit your course.
• All online resources for the text in one location, including an interactive e-book, LearningCurve adaptive quizzing (see below), videos, all instructor resources, and more.
• Useful analytics, with a Gradebook that lets you see how your class is doing individually and as a whole.
• A streamlined and interface that lets you build an entire course in minutes.

LearningCurve
In a game-like format, LearningCurve adaptive and formative quizzing provides an effective way to get students involved in the coursework. It offers:

A unique learning path for each student, with quizzes shaped by each individual’s correct and incorrect answers.

A Personalized Study Plan, to guide students’ preparation for class and for exams.

Feedback for each question with live links to relevant e-book pages, guiding students to the reading they need to do to improve their areas of weakness.

New Instructor’s Resource Flash Drive
In addition to being housed in LaunchPad, all instructor resources are available in a convenient flash drive, including videos, PowerPoint presentation sets, and the new test bank.