Kognitiv utveckling, Human development, Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Människans utveckling, Utvecklingspsykologi, Human evolution 

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundations -- Basic concepts and methods -- Theories of development -- Prenatal development and birth -- Policy question : should pregnant women who use illicit drugs be prosecuted?. Infancy -- Physical, sensory, and perceptual development in infancy -- Social and personality development in infancy -- Policy question : are safe haven policies a good idea?. Early childhood -- Physical and cognitive development in early childhood -- Social and personality development in early childhood -- Policy question : deadbeat dads : irresponsible parents or political scapegoats?. Middle childhood -- Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood -- Social and personality development in middle childhood -- Policy question : has test-based reform improved schools in the United States?. Adolescence -- Physical and cognitive development in adolescence -- Social and personality development in adolescence -- Policy question : should video games be regulated by the government?. Early adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood -- Social and personality development in early adulthood -- Policy question : what reforms are needed in the student loan system?. Middle adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood -- Social and personality development in middle adulthood -- Policy question : what types of couples should be sanctioned by society?. Late adulthood and the end of life -- Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood -- Social and personality development in late adulthood -- Death, dying, and bereavement -- Policy question : how should stem cell research be funded and regulated?.