Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Shaffer, David R.

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9780534572143: Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (with InfoTrac)

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ISBN 10: 0534572146 ISBN 13: 9780534572143

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

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This best-selling, topically organized child and adolescent development text covers the major theories and research of the field. It is known to be a scholarly developmental text that is interesting, accurate, up-to-date, and written clearly and concisely. The author stresses the processes that underlie developmental change so that students come away from the course with a solid understanding of the causes and complexities of human development. Finally, the author connects the theory and research to a number of real-life settings to prepare students for their future roles as parents, teachers, nurses, or psychologists.

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About the Author:

David R. Shaffer is a Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator of Psychology at the University of Georgia, where he focuses on the Social and Life-Span Developmental Psychology Programs. He has been teaching courses in human development to graduate and undergraduate students for nearly 30 years. His many research articles have concerned such topics as altruism, attitudes and persuasion, moral development, sex roles and social behavior, self-disclosure, and social psychology and the law. He has also served as associate editor for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Journal of Personality.

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"I already use Shaffer's text, and plan to continue. I often have students tell me that they plan to keep the book as a reference for when they have children!"

"I have use Shaffer's text in my courses in developmental psychology for eight years . . . the new edition builds on the earlier ones, maintaining the high level of writing and the extensive reliance on research that are continuing strengths of Shaffer's text. New material has been incorporated effectively . . ."

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