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9780135227763

The Life Span Human Development for Helping Professionals

by Broderick, Patricia C.; Blewitt, Pamela
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  • Edition: 5th
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  • Copyright: 2019-01-04
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About This Book

The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals

ISBN: 9780135227763

About the Book

"The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals" is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in fields such as education, counseling, and social work. This book provides an in-depth look at the science of human development, focusing on how it can be translated into professional best practices. The authors, Patricia C. Broderick and Pamela Blewitt, offer a contemporary view that life span development is deeply embedded within and inseparable from the context of family, social networks, and culture.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in helping fields such as education, counseling, and social work. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding human development principles, including those looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of developmental processes.

History and Editions

The 5th edition of "The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals" was published in 2019. This edition offers fresh coverage of topics including child rearing, gender non-conformity, and promoting well-being in adulthood. New introductory vignettes in each chapter help readers see the relevance of chapter content to their own lives and the lives of those they serve.

Author and Other Works

Patricia C. Broderick is a renowned expert in human development, known for her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. Pamela Blewitt brings her expertise in developmental psychology to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. Both authors have contributed significantly to the field of human development through their research and writing.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in human development, including detailed explanations and examples.
  • Contemporary View: Reflects the contemporary view that life span development is deeply embedded within and inseparable from the context of family, social networks, and culture.
  • Fresh Coverage: Includes fresh coverage of topics such as child rearing, gender non-conformity, and promoting well-being in adulthood.
  • Relevance: New introductory vignettes in each chapter help readers see the relevance of chapter content to their own lives and the lives of those they serve.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780135227763
  • eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780136874386
  • Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780135227763 (Note: This ISBN is also listed for the paperback edition)
  • Other Editions: The 4th edition is available through Pearson and other retailers.

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Number of Pages: 792
  • Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

  • The 4th edition is available through Pearson and other retailers.
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  • 9780136874386 (eTextbook)
  • 9780135227763 (Hardcover/Paperback)
  • 9780136874386 (eTextbook)

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Because the book is designed for graduate students, most topics, especially those that have special relevance to helping professionals, are covered in greater depth than in a typical life span text. The expanded coverage of research in these areas will enhance readers’ understanding of the scientific basis for application to practice.

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Author Biography

Patricia Broderick is a research associate at the Bennett-Pierce Prevention Research Center at Penn State University and professor emerita, founder, and former director of the Stress Reduction Center at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Villanova University and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Temple University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist (K-12), and certified counselor (K-12). Dr. Broderick has taught courses in Life Span Development, Educational Psychology, Stress Management, Mind-Body Health, and Counseling Theory and Practice to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to this textbook and multiple research articles, she is the author of Learning to BREATHE: A mindfulness curriculum for adolescents (New Harbinger Publications) and Mindfulness in the Secondary cCassroom:  A guide for teaching adolescents (Norton).

Pamela Blewitt is Professor Emerita in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Villanova University, where she taught courses in Life Span Development, Parent/Child Transactional Processes, Child Psychopathology, and Research Design. She holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University in special education, and she taught emotionally disturbed children in a variety of settings before earning a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in Developmental Psychology. She investigates how young children learn words with a focus on identifying strategies for helping parents and teachers support their children’s language development. Her research has been published in a variety of professional journals, including the Journal of Educational Psychology and in Child Development, where she has served on the editorial board. Dr. Blewitt is a passionate advocate for young children and their parents and for the professionals who work with them. She has served as President of the Board for both the Delaware Valley Child Care Council and for the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (now First Up! Champions for Early Education).

Table of Contents

  1. Organizing Themes in Development
  2. Epigenesis and the Brain: The Fundamentals of Behavioral Development
  3. Cognitive Development in the Early Years
  4. Emotional Development in the Early Years
  5. The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years
  6. Realms of Cognition in Middle Childhood
  7. Self and Moral Development:  Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence
  8. Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence
  9. Physical, Cognitive and Identity Development in Adolescence
  10. The Social World of Adolescence
  11. Physical, Cognitive and Development in Young Adulthood
  12. Socioemotional and Vocational Development in Young Adulthood
  13. Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, Personality, and Social Development
  14. Living Well: Stress, Coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood
  15. Gains and Losses in Late Adulthood
Appendix: A Practitioner’s Guide to Psychological Science

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