Handbook of psychology: Developmental Psychology 6

Psychology Is Of Interest To Academics From Many Fields, As Well As To The Thousands Of Academic And Clinical Psychologists And General Public Who Can't Help But Be Interested In Learning More About Why Humans Think And Behave As They Do. This Award-winning Twelve-volume Reference Covers Every Aspect Of The Ever-fascinating Discipline Of Psychology And Represents The Most Current Knowledge In The Field. This Ten-year Revision Now Covers Discoveries Based In Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology's New Interest In Evidence-based Practice And Mindfulness, And New Findings In Social, Developmental, And Forensic Psychology--provided By Publisher. V. 1. History Of Psychology -- V. 2. Research Methods In Psychology -- V. 3. Behavioral Neuroscience -- V. 4. Experimental Psychology -- V. 5. Personality And Social Psychology -- V. 6. Developmental Psychology -- V. 7. Educational Psychology -- V. 8. Clinical Psychology -- V. 9. Health Psychology -- V. 10. Assessment Psychology -- V. 11. Forensic Psychology -- V. 12. Industrial And Organizational Psychology. Irving B. Weiner, Editor-in-chief. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Cover Front Matter Title Page Copyright Editorial Board Contents Handbook of Psychology Preface Volume Preface Contributors Part I Foundations of Development Across the Life Span Chapter 1 Developmental Science Across the Life Span: An Introduction A Brief History of the Life-Span Study of Human Development The Plan of this Volume Conclusions References Chapter 2 Metatheories, Theories, and Concepts in the Study of Development Developmental Inquiry and the Metatheoretical Transformation and Variation: A Relational Integration A Brief History of Past Metatheoretical Worlds: Toward the Birth of Developmental Science Relationism—A Contemporary Metatheory for Developmental Science A Methodological Rapprochement: Explanation in a Relational Context The Relational Developmental Systems’ Embodied Action (Enaction) Approach Conclusions References Part II Infancy and Early Childhood Chapter 3 Infant Perception and Cognition Introduction Methods for Studying Infant Perception and Cognition Behavioral Methods Current Topics in Infant Perception and Cognition Attention New Models of Infant Learning Intersensory/Intermodal Processing Face Processing Object Perception Causal Perception Quantitative Processing Categorization Relation of Perception and Lower-Order Components to Higher-Order Cognition Applications Conclusions References Chapter 4 Social and Emotional Development in Infancy Introduction Socioemotional Development in Context Developing Emotions and Sociability The Growth of Meaning, Reciprocity, and Regulation in Emotional Development Developments in Self and Social Understanding Relationships: The Development of Attachments Conclusions References Chapter 5 The Developmental Psychobiology of Stress and Emotion in Childhood The Psychobiology of Stress Psychobiological Studies of Stress and Emotion in Children Conclusions References Chapter 6 Parent-Infant Communicative Interactions in Cultural Context Introduction Starting Principles The Settings and Activities of Development Modes of Communication Communicative Accommodation The Content of Language Conclusions References Part III Childhood Chapter 7 Language Development Overview of Theoretical Approaches Language Development as a Biological Process Language Development as a Linguistic Process Language Development as a Social Process Language Development as Domain-General Learning Conclusions References Chapter 8 Cognitive Development in Childhood: A Contemporary Perspective Three Revolutions Cognitive Development as a Separate Field Main Features of the Piagetian System Problems with Piaget’s Theory and Efforts to Respond to Them Contemporary Trends Future Directions in Cognitive Developmental Theory and Research Conclusions References Chapter 9 Emotion and Personality Development Introduction Normal and Abnormal Emotional and Personality Development: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective Individual Development of Emotion and Personality Temperament and Personality Relational Influences on Emotional and Personality Development Parent–Child Relationships Marital Relationships Familywide Perspective Cultural, Community, and Political Contexts Normal and Abnormal Emotional and Personality Development: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective Conclusions References Chapter 10 Social Development and Social Relationships in Middle Childhood Social Development and Social Relationships in Middle Childhood Introduction Foundations of Social Development Socialization Processes and Social Relationships Social Relationships and Social Development: A Domain Approach Socialization by Parents Socialization by Peers Socialization by Siblings Conclusions References Chapter 11 Culture and Child Development Introduction Interface Between Culture and Child Development Culture and Development as Mutually Constitutive Conclusions References Part IV Adolescence Chapter 12 Puberty: Its Role In Development Historical Perspective Puberty: A Brain-Neuroendocrine Event Timing of Puberty: Its Psychological Significance Does Pubertal Status or Timing Make a Difference in Psychological Development? Family Influences on Timing of Puberty and Menarche Mechanisms Involved in Timing of Puberty and Adjustment Puberty and Obesity Puberty and Bone Health Puberty and Sleep What Do We Know for Sure About Puberty and Development? Conclusions References Chapter 13 Schools as Developmental Contexts During Adolescence Level 1: Teachers, Tasks, and Classroom Environments Level 2: Broader Schoolwide Characteristics Level 3: District-Wide Policies Conclusions References Chapter 14 Identity Development, Personality, and Well-Being in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Theory, Research, and Recent Advances The Transition to Adulthood and the Concept of Emerging Adulthood Dimensions of Identity: Personal and Cultural Personal Identity Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Early Conceptualizations The Development of the Big Five Dispositions from Childhood to Adulthood The Role of Agency in Personal Identity Development Cultural Identity in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood The Intersection of Personal and Cultural Identity in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Areas in Need of Further Research Conclusions References Chapter 15 Positive Youth Development: Processes, Philosophies, and Programs PYD as a Developmental Process The Study of Adolescence Within the Relational Developmental System Approaches to PYD as a Developmental Process Richard M. Lerner, Jacqueline V. Lerner, and Colleagues and the Study of Individual ← → Context Relational Processes and PYD PYD as a Philosophy or Approach to Youth Programming PYD as Instances of Youth Programs and Organizations Problems in Integrating the Three Facets of PYD Scholarship The Integration of Preventive and Promotive Approaches to Youth Development Conclusions References Chapter 16 Adolescents, Parents, Friends/Peers: A Relationships Model Introduction Adolescents Parents Adolescent-Parent Relationships Friends/Peers A Typology of Triadic Relations Future Directions Conclusions References Part V Adulthood and Aging Chapter 17 Disease, Health, and Aging in the First Decade of the 21st Century Demographic and Public Health Considerations Incremental Findings from Review Chapters Understanding Risk and Predictions of Cognitive and Functional Declines Medical Self-Management and New Models of Care End of Life Issues Predictions for the Future and the Role of Developmental Psychology Conclusions References Chapter 18 Cognitive Development in Adulthood and Aging Overview of Cognitive Aging: Approaches, Perspectives, and Processes Intelligence and Memory: Classic Clusters of Processes Biological and Health Influences on Cognitive Aging Emotional and Affective Influences on Cognitive Aging Potential for Sustained Cognitive Health in Aging Conclusions References Chapter 19 Personality Development in Adulthood and Old Age Historical Background Theoretical Perspectives on Personality The Self Conclusions References Chapter 20 Social Relationships and Aging Life Span and Life Course Theoretical Perspectives Theoretical Perspectives About Social Relations Developments in the Science of Social Relations The Convoy Model as Illustrative of Theoretical Developments Mechanisms and Contexts Conclusions References Part VI Applied Developmental Psychology Across the Life Span Chapter 21 Applied Developmental Science: Contributions and Challenges for the 21st Century Applied Development Science: Yesterday and Today Applied Developmental Science and Intraindividual Continuity and Change: Fostering Links Among Theory, Research, and Application Applied Developmental Science: Multilevel Dynamics in Prevention Research and Practice Applied Developmental Science, Social Justice, and Sociopolitical Well-being An Applied Developmental Science for the 21st Century Conclusion: The Future of Applied Developmental Science References Chapter 22 Disabilities and Development Disabilities and Development Perspectives on Disability Children's Development Within the Family Network Parents' Adaptation and Well-Being Future Directions Conclusions References Chapter 23 Child Development and the Law Child Development and the Law Protecting the Children of Divorce Children as Victims/Witnesses in Legal Settings Children as Suspects/Offenders in Legal Settings Conclusions References Chapter 24 Health and Human Development Health and Human Development A Developmental Systems Perspective of Human Development and Health Changing Conceptions of Health Positive Psychology and Health Contextual Assets/Affordances That Promote Health and Positive Development Individual and Contextual Strengths and Assets in Perspective Methodological Considerations Conclusions References Chapter 25 Successful Aging Characteristics of Old Age Successful Aging-Definition and Criteria Processes Related to Successful Aging Models of Successful Aging Conclusions References Chapter 26 Developmental Technologies: Technology and Human Development An Overview Positive Technological Development Choices of Conduct in Digital Communities Conclusions References Author Index Subject Index A 12-volume reference covering every aspect of the discipline of psychology. Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about why humans think and behave as they do. This award-winning twelve-volume reference covers every aspect of the ever-fascinating discipline of psychology and represents the most current knowledge in the field, discoveries based in neuroscience, clinical psychology's new interest in evidence-based practice and mindfulness, and new findings in social, developmental, and forensic psychology. Offers an authoritative review as well as insight into emerging topics in psychology. Each volume is the result of the collaboration of leading national and international scholars with expert volume editors to produce chapters on virtually every topic in the subject area, from established theories to the most current research and developments. Recognized as the definitive reference work in the field

Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about why humans think and behave as they do. This award-winning twelve-volume reference covers every aspect of the ever-fascinating discipline of psychology and represents the most current knowledge in the field. This ten-year revision now covers discoveries based in neuroscience, clinical psychology's new interest in evidence-based practice and mindfulness, and new findings in social, developmental, and forensic psychology.