Children and Their Development, Books a la Carte Edition / Edition 7

by Robert V. Kail

Overview

This ISBN is for a loose-leaf print reference (delivered by mail) to complement your Revel experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133849547
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	11/11/2014
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Robert V. Kail is Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His undergraduate degree is from Ohio Wesleyan University, and his Ph.D. is from the University of Michigan. Kail is editor of Child Development Perspectives and the editor emeritus of Psychological Science. He received the McCandless Young Scientist Award from the American Psychological Association, was named the Distinguished Sesquicentennial Alumnus in Psychology by Ohio Wesleyan University, and is a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. He has also written Scientific Writing for Psychology: Lessons in Clarity and Style. His research focuses on cognitive development during childhood and adolescence. Away from the office, he enjoys photography and working out. His Web site is: http://www2.psych.purdue.edu/~rk/home.html

Table of Contents

1. The Science of Child Development
2. Genetic Bases of Child Development
3. Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn
4. Growth and Health
5. Perceptual and Motor Development
6. Theories of Cognitive Development
7. Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills
8. Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition
9. Language and Communication
10. Emotional Development
11. Understanding Self and Others
12. Moral Understanding and Behavior
13. Gender and Development
14. Family Relationships
15. Influences Beyond the Family