The Study of Child Development: Then and Now
Early Approaches
Developmental Psychology Becomes a Science
Studying the Life Span
New Frontiers
The Study of Child Development: Basic Concepts
Domains of Development
Periods of Development
Influences on Development
Heredity, Environment, and Maturation
Contexts of Development
Normative and Nonnormative Influences
Timing of Influences: Critical or Sensitive Periods
An Emerging Consensus
Summary and Key Terms
Boxes
1-1 Around the World: Children of Immigrant Families
1-2 The Everyday World: Studying the Life Course: Growing Up in Hard Times 17
1-3 The Research World: Is There a Critical Period for Language Acquisition? 19
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