Proven Learning Goals pedagogy. This class-tested hallmark of John Santrock's textbooks encompasses learning goals, chapter maps, review and reflect, and reach your learning goals sections, which are all linked together. By following this pedagogical road map, students will read and retain the vast amount of information in life-span development more effectively and efficiently.
Expert consultants. A veritable who's who of experts in development once again have provided contributions and suggestions for those chapters in their area of expertise, ensuring the most accurate and contemporary presentation available.
Coverage of career opportunities in life-span development. Careers in Life-Span Development inserts in each chapter profile an individual whose career relates to the chapter’s content. The Careers Appendix after chapter 1 describes a number of careers in education/research, clinical/counseling, medical/nursing/physical, and family/relationships categories.
Connections between theory and applications. Santrock provides a wealth of applied examples to show students the personal meaning life-span development has for them. In addition to the narrative's applications, each chapter also boasts an Applications in Life-Span Development interlude. These focus on health and well-being, parenting, and education.
Research Interludes. Research in Life-Span Development Interludes appear once in each chapter and provide a more in-depth look at research related to a topic in the chapter. In most instances they consist of a description of a research study, including the identity of the participants, the methods used to obtain data, and the main results.
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