Lifespan Development
Suitable Age Group: Ages 18–21
Grade Reference
| 🇺🇸 United States | College Freshman – College Senior |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | University Year 1 – University Year 4 |
| 🇮🇳 India | B.A. Year 1 – B.A. Year 4 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | University Year 1 – University Year 4 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | University Year 1 – Honours |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | University Year 1 – Honours |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | University Year 1 – University Year 4 |
About This Textbook
An introductory text covering core aspects of human development — physical, cognitive, social, and emotional — across the lifespan. Grounded in foundational theories and scientific research, the text incorporates diverse perspectives and encourages students to apply developmental psychology to their own lives. Features include It Depends (emerging research), Intersections and Contexts (culture, race, class, gender), and Life Hacks (practical applications).
Table of Contents
Introduction to Lifespan Development — Research Methods — Prenatal Development and Birth — Infancy — Toddlerhood — Early Childhood — Middle Childhood — Adolescence — Emerging Adulthood — Early Adulthood — Middle Adulthood — Late Adulthood — Death and Dying