Social Development by Ross D. Parke (English) Paperback Book

Description: Social Development by Ross D. Parke, Glenn I. Roisman, Amanda J. Rose Social Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the multiple factors that shape a childs behavior, interaction with others, feelings about themselves, and how and why behaviors change over time. Delving into the biological, cognitive, and perceptual aspects of development and their influence on behavior, socialization, and self-image, this text also recognizes the significance of cultural and societal distinctions by emphasizing the value of context and identifying cultural variations role in social development. Special pedagogical features in each chapter enhance the learning experience and promote student understanding: counter-intuitive examples cases challenge reader assumptions, coverage of extreme cases tell the story behind historical advancements, and profiles of current leaders in the field highlight the many paths to a career in social development. With a focus on real-world application, coupled with coverage of cutting-edge methodologies and the latest research findings, this book gives students a strong, highly relevant foundation in core concepts and practices central to the study of social development. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents Preface xix 1 Introduction: Theories of Social Development 1 Bet You Didnt Know That . . . Newborns Can Recognize Their Mothers by Smell 2 Insights from Extremes: Genie, a "Wild Child" 5 Cultural Context: Parenting Advice Around the Globe 8 Research Up Close: Children of the Great Depression 11 Into Adulthood: Fatherhood and Generativity 19 Learning from Living Leaders 36 Chapter Summary 38 Key Terms 41 At the Movies 41 2 Research Methods: Tools for Discovery 43 Insights from Extremes: Lost and Found Children 49 Real-World Application: Treating an Aggressive Child 51 Into Adulthood: Behavior in Childhood Predicts Adult Outcomes 55 Cultural Context: Challenges for Researchers 60 Research Up Close: The Puppet Interview Method 62 Bet You Thought That . . .: Parents Can Accurately Report Retrospectively About Their Childrens Early Years 67 Learning from Living Leaders 78 Chapter Summary 81 Key Terms 83 At the Movies 83 3 Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes 85 Bet You Thought That . . .: Genes Determine Your Potential 99 Research Up Close: A Genetic Risk for Drug Use 109 Insights from Extremes: Autism 110 Real-World Application: Genetic Counseling, Genetic Selection 112 Cultural Context: Are Temperaments the Same Around the World? 115 Into Adulthood: Shy Children Thirty Years Later 120 Learning from Living Leaders 121 Chapter Summary 123 Key Terms 125 At the Movies 126 4 Attachment: Forming Close Relationships 127 Insights from Extremes: Maternal Bonding 131 Bet You Thought That . . .: Babies Become Attached to Their Teddy Bears and Blankets 135 Cultural Context: Assessing Attachment in Different Cultures 140 Research Up Close: Early Experience Hormones, and Attachment 145 Real-World Application: Attachment When Mother (or Father) Goes to Prison 149 Into Adulthood: From Early Attachment to Later Romantic Relationships 158 Learning from Living Leaders 159 Chapter Summary 161 Key Terms 163 At the Movies 163 5 Emotions: Thoughts about Feelings 165 Bet You Thought That. . .: A Smile Is a Smile Is a Smile 172 Cultural Context: Expressing and Understanding Emotions in Different Cultures 184 Into Adulthood: Controlling Negative Emotions in Adulthood 190 Research Up Close: Emotional Development in a High School Theater Program 194 Real-World Application: Teachers as Promoters of Emotional Competence 196 Insights from Extremes: When Children Commit Suicide 199 Learning from Living Leaders 202 Chapter Summary 203 Key Terms 204 At the Movies 204 6 Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You 206 Cultural Context: How Culture Shapes Self-Representations 210 Into Adulthood: Identity Formation Continues 219 Real-World Application: Sexual Orientation and Identity 226 Research Up Close: The Brain Beneath Theory of Mind 229 Bet You Thought That . . .: Babies Are Not Mind Readers 230 Insights from Extremes: The Most Extreme Prejudice: Genocide 238 Learning from Living Leaders 244 Chapter Summary 245 Key Terms 247 At the Movies 247 7 Family: Early and Enduring Influences 248 Into Adulthood: Transition to Parenthood 253 Research Up Close: Transmission of Hostile Parenting across Generations 259 Bet You Thought That . . .: Parenting Is a Brain Drain, Not a Brain Booster 262 Insights from Extremes: When Is a Family Too Large? 265 Real-World Application: "Lets Have Dinner" 271 Cultural Context: How Effects of Parenting Vary Across Cultures 274 Learning from Living Leaders 291 Chapter Summary 293 Key Terms 295 At the Movies 295 8 Peers: A World of Their Own 297 Cultural Context: Peer Roles and Relationships in Different Cultures 306 Bet You Thought That . . .: Names Would Never Hurt You 316 Research Up Close: When "Love Thine Enemy" Fails 317 Insights from Extremes: From Rejection to Revenge? 318 Insights from Extremes: When Children Love and Protect Each Other 330 Into Adulthood: What Happens When Jocks, Brains, and Princesses Grow Up 337 Real-World Application: Youth Gangs 339 Learning from Living Leaders 339 Chapter Summary 341 Key Terms 343 At the Movies 344 9 Schools Mentors and Media: Connections with Society 345 Bet You Thought That . . .: Homeschooled Children Were Socially Disadvantaged 352 Cultural Context: Matching Classroom Organization to Cultural Values and Practices 356 Real-World Application: Advertising Influences Childrens Choices 371 Research Up Close: Role-Playing Games and Social Life 380 Insights from Extremes: The Risks of Sexting 381 Learning from Living Leaders 381 Chapter Summary 384 Key Terms 386 At the Movies 386 10 Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence? 388 Into Adulthood: Occupations for Men and Women 393 Cultural Context: Cultural Differences in Gender Stereotypes 397 Bet You Thought That . . .: Gender Identity was Determined by Biological Sex 398 Insights from Extremes: The First American Transgendered Person 400 Research Up Close: Gender Roles in Counterculture Families 414 Real-World Application: Do Computers Widen the Gender Gap? 419 Learning from Living Leaders 427 Chapter Summary 428 Key Terms 430 At the Movies 431 11 Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good 432 Insights from Extremes: Moral Heroes 437 Cultural Context: Justice versus Interpersonal Obligations in India and the United States 441 Bet You Thought That . . .: Moral Judgment Leads to Moral Action 450 Into Adulthood: The Love of Money Is the Root of All Evil 453 Research Up Close: Children Telling Lies 454 Real-World Application: Adolescents Competence to Stand Trial as Adults 459 Learning from Living Leaders 470 Chapter Summary 473 Key Terms 474 At the Movies 474 12 Aggression: Insult and Injury 476 Into Adulthood: From Childhood Aggression to Road Rage 485 Insights from Extremes: Child Soldiers 493 Research Up Close: Genes, Environmental Triggers, and Aggressive Behavior 499 Real-World Application: Cyberfighting and Cyberbullying 505 Bet You Thought That . . .: You Could Reduce Aggressive Feelings by "Letting off Steam" 508 Learning from Living Leaders 514 Chapter Summary 516 Key Terms 517 At the Movies 518 13 Policy: Improving Childrens Lives 519 Real-World Application: Early Intervention with Children in Poverty 527 Research Up Close: The Florida Child Care Quality Improvement Study 534 Bet You Thought That . . .: More Teens Are Having Sex Than Ever Before 536 Into Adulthood: When Teen Mothers Grow Up 538 Cultural Context: Child Abuse and Childrens Rights 547 Insights from Extremes: Suggestive Interrogations and Legal Policy 551 Learning from Living Leaders 553 Chapter Summary 556 Key Terms 558 At the Movies 559 14 Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development 560 Glossary 575 Author Index 587 Subject Index 609 Feature Preface xix Part I Theories Themes and Tools for Discovery 1 Introduction: Theories of Social Development 1 2 Research Methods: Tools for Discovery 43 Part II Early Tasks of Social Development 3 Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes 85 4 Attachment: Forming Close Relationships 127 5 Emotions: Thoughts about Feelings 165 6 Self and Other: Getting to Know Me Getting to Know You 206 Part III Contexts of Social Development 7 Family: Early and Enduring Influences 248 8 Peers: A World of Their Own 297 9 Schools Mentors and Media: Connections with Society 345 Part IV Processes and Products of Social Development 10 Sex and Gender: Vive La Diff Details ISBN1119498058 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN-10 1119498058 ISBN-13 9781119498056 Format Paperback Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Year 2019 Author Amanda J. Rose DEWEY 305.231 Edition 3rd Pages 656 Language English Publication Date 2019-03-26 AU Release Date 2019-03-26 NZ Release Date 2019-03-26 US Release Date 2019-03-26 UK Release Date 2019-03-26 Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Replaces 9781118425183 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136575922;

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