Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach

This text presents a comprehensive life-stage approach to human development across the lifespan, grounded in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory. It examines physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from the prenatal period through elderhood, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments at each stage of life and highlighting ways optimal development can be supported throughout the lifespan.

Key Features:

• Uses Erikson’s psychosocial theory as a unifying conceptual framework.
• Covers 11 stages of development from prenatal life through older adulthood.
• Addresses physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth at each life stage.
• Emphasizes the interdependence of individuals and their environments in shaping development.
• Includes contemporary case examples illustrating application of research and theory.
• Highlights diversity of developmental experiences and coping with life challenges.
• Standalone text suitable for lifespan development courses (no access codes required).