Essentials of Life-Span Development: 2024 Release ISE

1266824790 · 9781266824791
Perhaps the biggest challenge of the life-span course is covering all periods of human development in one academic term. Dr. Santrock wrote Essentials of Life-Span Development to respond to the need for a shorter text that teaches core content in a w… Read More
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1 Introduction
2 Biological Beginnings
3 Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy
4 Socioemotional Development in Infancy
5 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
6 Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
7 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
8 Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
9 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
10 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
11 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
12 Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood
13 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
14 Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
15 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
16 Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood
17 Death, Dying, and Grieving


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Perhaps the biggest challenge of the life-span course is covering all periods of human development in one academic term. Dr. Santrock wrote Essentials of Life-Span Development to respond to the need for a shorter text that teaches core content in a way that is meaningful to diverse students.


An integrated learning goals system makes the robust research foundation of the text accessible to students. Students report that highlighting the connections among the different aspects of lifespan development helps them to better understand and retain the concepts.


Research shows that students today learn in multiple modalities: their work preferences tend to be more visual and more interactive, and their reading and study sessions often occur in short bursts. With shorter chapters and engaging interactive modules, Essentials of Life-Span Development allows students to study whenever and however they choose, and connects with students on a personal, individual basis, leading to course success.