The tenth edition includes more than 2100 research citations from the 21st century , from new research on the epigenetic view of heredity and environment, the different characteristics of the young old and the oldest old, the biological foundations and environmental experiences involved in infant emotion, and adolescent brain development.
Expanded and updated adult development and aging content includes recent research on the relationship between exercise and brain tissue loss in older adults, how the health care system too often fails older adults, and a new section on aging and the immune system.
Two new "Interludes" in each chapter provide increased coverage of two central topics: "Research in Life-Span Development" and "Diversity in Life-Span Development."
A new LifeMap CD-ROM is packaged free with each new copy of the textbook ! The CD-ROM includes video clips illustrating key concepts, interviews with prominent researchers, test questions with feedback, summaries of the video clips, and suggested websites for further information. These media resources are referenced in the book and other supplements, forming a cohesive media package.
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