Development in Infancy

Development in Infancy offers a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of infant development, highlighting the latest discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of early human growth. Organized topically, the text addresses physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, while also covering theories of development, research methods, and the implications of infancy research for social policies and interventions. Key developmental issues—including the interplay of nature and nurture and the interrelations among developmental domains—are woven throughout, emphasizing infancy as a unique and critical stage of the life cycle.

Key Features

• Updated to reflect 21st-century research and contemporary perspectives on infancy
• Topically organized coverage of physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, and social development
• Integration of developmental theory, research methods, and implications for policy and practice
• Features Set for Life? text boxes highlighting how infancy events influence later development
• New key point summaries at the end of most sections for review and reinforcement
• Definitions of boldfaced terms in margins and retrieval practice exercises at chapter ends
• Over 100 full-color figures, tables, and photographs to enhance understanding
• Clear, engaging writing suitable for students across psychology, child development, education, nursing, and social work
• Supported by robust instructor and student resources for teaching and learning