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Scientific American: Lifespan Development

First Edition  ©2023 Allison Sidle Fuligni; Andrew J. Fuligni; Jessica Bayne Formats: Achieve, Read & Practice, E-book, Print

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    Allison Sidle Fuligni

    Allison is Professor of Child and Family Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, and teaches development every semester. She has spent much of her research career focused on understanding and improving the environments where young children develop, at the Columbia University National Center for Children and Families, the UCLA Center for Improving Child Care Quality, and at California State University, Los Angeles. She was involved with several longitudinal studies of children’s development, including the Los Angeles Exploring Children’s Early Learning Settings and the National Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project. Allison received her PhD from the University of Michigan.


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    Andrew J. Fuligni

    Andrew is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and Psychology at University of California, Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on child and adolescent development. He also directs the Adolescent Development Lab at UCLA and is Co-Executive Director of the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, which is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of young people through the translation and dissemination of developmental science. He has published extensively on the sociocultural experience and biobehavioral development during adolescence and young adulthood, with a focus on young people from Latin American, Asian, European, and immigrant backgrounds. Andrew has received numerous awards for his teaching and research and is a former associate editor of the journal Child Development. Like Allison, he received his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan.


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    Jessica Bayne

    Jessica Bayne is a writer, editor, and producer who has been creating videos and media content for college courses for more than 20 years. She has collaborated with leading researchers and educators and led the development of a wide array of groundbreaking products for higher education. Jessica’s approach is grounded in her own experiences in the field working in nursing homes and teaching theater to school children, as well as raising four children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Science of Human Development
Development Is a Science
The History of Developmental Science
  Can You Believe It? Why Should You Trust Science If Scientists Do Not Agree?
Themes of Developmental Science
  Making a Difference: Cultural Wealth Builds Resilience
  Science in Practice: Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D.

Chapter 2 Theories and Methods of Human Development
Theories of Developmental Science
  Making a Difference: What Do We Really Need?
  Science in Practice: Johnathon Hines, Pre-K Teacher
How to Study Development
  Can You Believe It? How Do You Spot Fake Science?

Chapter 3 Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth
Understanding the Genome
Prenatal Development
  Can You Believe It? Does Learning Happen Before Birth?
  Making a Difference: Protecting Pregnant Parents from Prejudice
Birth and the Newborn
  Science in Practice: Nicolle Gonzales, Certified Nurse Midwife

Chapter 4 Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Growing
   Can You Believe It? Is Human Milk Magic?
The Changing Brain
Sensing and Moving
Cognitive Development and Learning
  Making a Difference: Early Screening and Intervention

Chapter 5 Social and Emotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Theories of Early Emotional, Personality, and Social Development
  Science in Practice: Heather Kosakowski
Emotional Development
Personality and Temperament in the Early Years
  Can You Believe It? Is Personality Something You Are Born With?
Family Relationships
  Child Care and Media in Infancy

Chapter 6 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Changing Body and Brain
Staying Healthy
Cognitive Development
  Science in Practice: Randi Williams, Robot Developer
  Can You Believe It? Does Waiting to Eat a Marshmallow Mean You’ll Be Successful?
Developing Language in Early Childhood
Supporting Early Learning
  Can You Believe It? Can Play Work in Preschool?

Chapter 7 Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Development of Self
  Science in Practice: Sgt. Osvoldo Garcia, Advocate of Trauma-Informed Policing
  Can You Believe It? Is Praise Poison?
Creating an Identity
Family Relationships in Early Childhood
  Making a Difference: The Science Against Spanking
Getting Along with Peers
Getting Along in the World: Moral Development

Chapter 8 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Growth in Body and Brain
  Science in Practice: Camille Frasier, Child Life Specialist
  Making a Difference: Children Need More Freedom to Play
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Learning In and Out of School
  Making a Difference: Bringing Fairness to School

Chapter 9 Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood
Building Emotional Maturity
  Making a Difference: The Benefits of Helping Out
Developing a Sense of Self
  Science in Practice: Justine Ang Fonte, MPH, M.Ed., Health Educator
Family During Middle Childhood
Getting Along with Other Children
  Can You Believe It? Can Online Games Be Play?
Moral Development

Chapter 10 Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
What Is Adolescence?
Changing Body
   Can You Believe It? Why Are There Group Differences in the Timing of Puberty?
Developing Healthy Habits
Brain and Cognitive Development
  Making a Difference: Protecting Adolescents from Brain Injury
Cognitive Development
Learning In and Out of School
  Science in Practice: Alex Batres, Artistic Director, The Possibility Project

Chapter 11 Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence
Family Relationships
  Making a Difference: Staying Close but Not Controlling
Friends and Peers
Romantic Relationships
Finding Yourself: Identity Development
Changing Feelings and Sense of Self
  Can You Believe It? Is Social Media to Blame for Adolescent Depression?
  Science in Practice: Noé Romo, M.D.

Chapter 12 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
What Is Adulthood?
Brain and Cognitive Development
  Can You Believe It? Can You Get Smarter in Young Adulthood?
Building Healthy Habits 358
  Science in Practice: Susan Salcido, Community Outreach Worker
Education After High School
Succeeding on the Job
  Making a Difference: How to Land a Job That Works for You

Chapter 13 Social and Emotional Development in Early Adulthood
Changing Family Relationships
What Is This Thing Called Love?
  Can You Believe it? Has Swiping Changed Dating?
New Family Relationships
When Young Adults Need More Support
  Making a Difference: Building Resilience in Young Adulthood
  Science in Practice: Ashley Wood, Occupational Therapist and Outreach Worker
Community Engagement

Chapter 14 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
What Is Middle Adulthood?
Challenges and Paths to Health in Adulthood
Chronic Conditions in Adulthood 416
Building Health in Adulthood 419
Brain Development
  Can You Believe It? Does Parenting Change Your Brain?
Cognitive Development
  Science in Practice: Maria Cristina Betancur, M.S., Progresso Latino
Work and Career
  Making a Difference: Helping Others Can Help You Get Ahead

Chapter 15 Social and Emotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Emotional and Personality Development in Midlife
  Can You Believe It? Is There a Midlife Crisis?
Relationships in Middle Life 441
  Making a Difference: Building Resilient Families 445
Emotional Risks and Resilience in Adulthood
  Science in Practice: Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ

Chapter 16 Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
What Is Late Adulthood?
  Science in Practice: Leslie Gordon, M.D., Ph.D.
Changing Bodies in Late Adulthood
Health in Late Adulthood
  Can You Believe It? Is Aging Something You Can Fail At?
The Changing Brain in Late Adulthood
  Making a Difference: Allowing Older Adults to Stay in the Workforce

Chapter 17 Social and Emotional Development in Late Adulthood
Perspectives on Late Adulthood
Relationships in Late Life
  Can You Believe It? Do Deadlines Make You More Aware of What Really Matters?
Working and Civic Engagement
Giving and Receiving Care
  Science in Practice: Emi Kiyota, Environmental Gerontologist
Emotional Resilience and Support
  Making a Difference: Do You Get Nicer with Age?

Epilogue: The End of Life
Death
  Can You Believe It? Is There Life After Death?
Preparing for the End of Life
  Making a Difference: Learning How to Say Goodbye 542
Grief and Loss

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