TY  - BOOK
AU  - Boyd,Denise Roberts
AU  - Bee,Helen L.
TI  - Lifespan development
SN  - 9780205540877 (alk. paper)
AV  - BF713 .B69
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Boston, MA
PB  - Pearson/Allyn and Bacon
KW  - Developmental psychology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part I. Foundations 
Basic concepts and methods 
Theories of development 
Prenatal development and birth 
Policy question : should pregnant women who use illicit drugs be prosecuted? 
Part II. Infancy 
Physical, sensory, and perceptual development in infancy 
Cognitive development in infancy 
Social and personality development in infancy 
Policy question : are "safe haven" policies a good idea? 
Part III. Early childhood 
Physical and cognitive development in early childhood  
Social and personality development in early childhood 
Policy question : "deadbeat dads" : irresponsible parents or political scapegoats? 
Part IV. Middle childhood 
Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood 
Social and personality development in middle childhood 
Policy question : has test-based reform improved schools in the United States? 
Part V. Adolescence  
Physical and cognitive development in adolescence 
Social and personality development in adolescence 
Policy question : should video games be regulated by the government? 
Part VI. Early adulthood 
Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood 
Social and personality development in early adulthood 
Policy question : what reforms are needed in the student loan system? 
Part VII. Middle adulthood 
Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood 
Social and personality development in middle adulthood  
Policy question : what types of couples should be sanctioned by society? 
Part VIII. Late adulthood and the end of life 
Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood 
Social and personality development in late adulthood 
Death, dying, and bereavement 
Policy question : how should stem cell research be funded and regulated?
ER  -