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Introduction
1. Chapter 1 Introduction
2. Principles of Development
3. Periods of Development
4. Issues in Development
5. Scientific Methods
6. Research Methods
7. Developmental Theories
8. Chapter 1 Conclusion
9. Chapter 2 Introduction
10. Heredity
11. Prenatal Development
12. Chapter 2 Conclusion
13. Chapter 3 Introduction
14. Preparing for Childbirth
15. Childbirth
16. The Newborn
17. Chapter 3 Conclusion
18. Chapter 4 Introduction
19. Rapid Physical Changes
20. Proportions of the Body
21. Reflexes
22. Gross Motor Skills
23. Fine Motor Skills
24. Sensory Capacities
25. Nutrition
26. Health
27. Sleep
28. Chapter 4 Conclusion
29. Chapter 5 Introduction
30. Piaget
31. Vygotsky
32. Cognitive Milestones
33. Language Development
34. Theories of Cognitive Development, Learning, and Memory
35. Memory and Attention
36. Chapter 5 Conclusion
37. Chapter 6 Introduction
38. Temperament
39. Personality
40. Infant Emotions
41. Social Emotional Milestones
42. Forming Attachments
43. Child Care
44. Chapter 6 Conclusion
45. Chapter 7 Introduction
46. Growth and Motor Skills Early Childhood
47. Nutrition & Meal Planning
48. Brain Maturation
49. Sleep and Early Childhood
50. Toilet Training
51. Sexual Development in Early Childhood
52. Safety
53. Chapter 7 Conclusion
54. Chapter 8 Introduction
55. Piaget’s Preoperational Intelligence
56. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development
57. Information Processing
58. Children’s Understanding of the World
59. Milestones of Cognitive Development
60. Language Development
61. Early Childhood Education
62. Applications to Early Education
63. Cognitive Differences
64. Chapter 8 Conclusion
65. Chapter 9 Introduction
66. Social and Emotional Milestones
67. Interactionism and Views of Self
68. Erikson: Initiative vs. Guilt
69. Peers
70. Family Life
71. Play
72. Social Understanding
73. Personality
74. Social and Emotional Competence
75. Childhood Stress and Development
76. Chapter 9 Conclusion
77. Chapter 10 Introduction
78. Brain Development
79. Physical Growth
80. Nutritional Needs
81. Exercise, Physical Fitness, and Sports
82. Physical Health
83. Childhood Mental Health
84. Managing Symptoms: Staying Healthy
85. Chapter 10 Conclusion
86. Chapter 11 Introduction
87. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
88. Information Processing: Learning, Memory, and Problem Solving
89. Cognitive Processes
90. Intelligence Testing
91. Intellectual Disabilities
92. Gifted and Talented
93. Testing in Schools
94. Language Development in the School-Age Child
95. Introduction to Linguistics
96. Bilingualism
97. Learning to Read
98. Learning Difficulties
99. Children with Disabilities: Legislation
100. Chapter 11 Conclusion
101. Chapter 12 Introduction
102. Industry vs. Inferiority
103. Self-Understanding
104. Motivation as Self-Efficacy
105. Gender Identity
106. Child and the Family
107. Friendships, Peers, and Peer Groups
108. Peer Relationships
109. Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Bullies, & Victims
110. Chapter 12 Conclusion
111. Chapter 13 Introduction
112. Physical Growth
113. Brain Growth
114. Physical Changes in Adolescence
115. Sex during Adolescence
116. Adolescent Health: Sleep, Diet, and Exercise
117. Maintaining Emotional Health
118. Disorders and Syndromes
119. Chapter 13 Conclusion
120. Chapter 14 Introduction
121. Cognitive Theorists: Piaget & Elkind
122. Cognitive Development in Adolescence
123. Moral Development-Kohlberg & Gilligan
124. Adolescence: A Time of Transitions
125. Wisdom and Risk-Taking
126. Chapter 14 Conclusion
127. Chapter 15 Introduction
128. Erik Erikson – Theory of Psychosocial Development
129. James Marcia – Theory of Identity Development
130. Development of Identity and Self Concept: Who am I?
131. Development of Gender Identity
132. Socialization Agents During Adolescence
133. Community, Society, and Culture
134. Media: Influences on Teens
135. Development of Sexual Identity
136. Antisocial Behaviors, Violence, and Child Abuse
137. Violence and Abuse
138. Emerging Adulthood: The Bridge Between Adolescence and Adulthood
139. Chapter 15 Conclusion
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