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Chapter 1

1. Describes differential susceptibility, the idea that some people are more vulnerable than others to certain problems, usually because of genetic differences (pp. 6–7).

2. Explores the difference between a critical period and a sensitive period in development (pp. 16–17).

3. Includes a special feature case study on the plasticity of development, focusing on David, who was born with severe congenital problems (p. 21).

Chapter 2

1. Describes major theories about development, including psychoanalytic theory, behaviorism, and cognitive theory (pp. 40–51).

2. Also highlights and discusses the unique contributions of newer theories such as sociocultural theory, humanism, and evolutionary theory (pp. 55–62).

3. Includes a special feature on approaches to toilet training (pp. 50–51).

Chapter 3

1. Discusses normal process of fertilization and conception (pp. 70–77).

2. Highlights chromosomal and genetic abnormalities that can occur, as well as genetic counseling and testing (pp. 89–95).

Chapter 4

1. Discusses the normal process of prenatal development (pp. 100–106).

2. Discusses the normal birth process and events associated with the newborn’s first minutes (pp. 106–111).

3. Reviews the APGAR Scale (pp. 107–108).

4. Explains the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, used within two days of birth (p. 127).

Chapter 5

1. Describes typical physical growth, development, and sleep patterns over the first two years of life (pp. 138–142).

2. Explains brain development from birth to age 2 (pp. 142–152).

3. Describes developing senses and both fine and gross motor skills (pp. 152–159).

Chapter 6

1. Extensively reviews major theories related to cognitive growth and development in the first two years of life (pp. 172–186).

2. Explores language acquisition (pp. 186–193).

Chapter 8

1. Describes typical physical growth and development between the ages of 2 to 6, reviewing expected brain development and changes in motor skills in early childhood (pp. 241–261).

Chapter 9

1. Reviews theories related to early childhood cognitive development, including language development and bilingualism (pp. 290–297).

2. Presents early childhood education options and programs (pp. 298–306).

Chapter 11

1. Describes typical physical growth and development in middle childhood, a time of steady growth and few serious illnesses (pp. 348–351).

2. Discusses prevalence of childhood obesity and asthma, and environmental, social, and physical factors related to both (pp. 351–356).

Chapter 12

1. Reviews Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories related to cognitive development in middle childhood (pp. 377–385).

2. Analyzes aspects of language learning in middle childhood, including vocabulary and cultural differences (pp. 386–390).

Chapter 14

1. Describes typical physical growth and development during adolescence, including the process of puberty and sexual maturation (pp. 445–455).

2. Describes the importance of good nutrition and the frequent lack of it in adolescence (pp. 456–460).

3. Describes adolescent risk taking as related to cognitive development (pp. 462–465).

4. Describes eating disorders and issues related to body image (p. 461).

5. Discusses sexual abuse (pp. 469–470).

6. Defines and compares rates of sexually transmitted infections (pp. 470–471).

Chapter 15

1. Describes theories related to normal cognitive development in adolescence (pp. 476–489).

Chapter 16

1. Discusses sexual orientation in adolescence (p. 523).

EPILOGUE

1. Discusses role of organ reserve, homeostatis, and allostatis in maintaining health (pp. 544–545).

2. Discusses fertility and reproduction, which during emerging adulthood is at its most successful, and birth control (p. 545).

3. Discusses sexually transmitted infections (p. 546).

4. Discusses increasing risk-taking behaviors during emerging adulthood (pp. 545–547).

5. Describes theories related to normal cognitive development in emerging adulthood (pp. 545–547).