Boyd, Denise Roberts. creator Bee, Helen L. 1939- text bibliography mau Boston, MA Pearson/Allyn and Bacon c2009 2009 5th ed. monographic eng

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xxv, 678 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Foundations -- Basic concepts and methods -- Theories of development -- Prenatal development and birth -- Policy question : should pregnant women who use illicit drugs be prosecuted? -- 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? -- 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? -- 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? -- Adolescence -- Physical and cognitive development in adolescence -- Social and personality development in adolescence -- Policy question : should video games be regulated by the government? -- 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? -- 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? -- 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? Denise Boyd, Helen Bee. Includes bibliographical references (p. 574-625) and indexes. Developmental psychology BF713 .B435 2009 0205540872 0205620884 9780205540877 9780205620883 DLC 101008 20200628125602.0 CY-PaNEU10006916