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Invitation to the Life Span

Sixth Edition

Publication Date: February 14, 2025

Paperback ISBN: 9781319473969

Relevant. Inclusive. Compelling. From the best-selling Berger.

Kathleen Berger’s Invitation to the Life Span is a vital resource for developmental psychology students, with the author’s engaging narrative and cultural inclusivity resonating through 15 concise chapters and an epilogue. Updated with essential new research on brain development,

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Part 1: The Beginnings

1 The Science of Human Development

2. From Conception to Birth

Part Two: The First Two Years

3. The First Two Years: Body and Mind

4. The First Two Years: The Social World

Part Three: Early Childhood

5. Early Childhood: Body and Mind

6. Early Childhood: The Social World

Part Four: Middle Childhood

7: Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

8: Middle Childhood: The Social World

Part Five: Adolescence

9: Adolescence: Body and Mind

10: Adolescence: The Social World

Part Six: Adulthood

11: Adulthood: Emerging Adulthood

12: Adulthood: Body and Mind

13: Adulthood: The Social World

Part Seven: Late Adulthood

14: Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

15: Late Adulthood: The Social World

Epilogue: Death, Dying, and Affirmation of Life

Berger’s personal voice, rooted in her extensive experience as a teacher, researcher and parent, connects complex concepts to personal experiences. This makes developmental psychology clear, compelling and relatable, enhancing students’ understanding and enjoyment.
The textbook includes the latest findings in areas like epigenetics and end-of-life care, emphasising brain development, culture, and emotional growth. This prepares students with contemporary knowledge for their future careers.
Berger highlights cultural differences and universalities throughout the text, examining their impact on the values and customs that shape individual development. This theme enriches students' perspectives, promoting inclusivity and a broader understanding of human development.
Interactive maps and graphs in Achieve illustrate data on topics like childhood immunisation and adolescent risk behaviours. These tools encourage hands-on learning, enhancing analytical skills and comprehension of life-span development.

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Critical Thinking Enhancements

This edition emphasizes distinguishing opinion from fact with “Think Critically” questions throughout the text, fostering deeper analytical skills essential for independent thinking and informed decision-making in real-world scenarios.

Enhanced Focus on Culture and Diversity

Expanded discussions and analyses on culture and diversity ensure students gain a broader understanding of the diverse contexts influencing human development.

Updated Visualizing Development Infographics

New infographics like "Different People in Different Environments" and "Media Use Among U.S. Adults" clarify complex concepts and promote engaging learning experiences.

Incorporation of Contemporary Topics and Research

Addressing subjects such as epigenetics, intersectionality, Covid-19, and neurocognitive disorders, this edition remains relevant and reflective of the latest advancements and societal issues, equipping students with current, comprehensive knowledge.

“Excellent text that students will love. Strong focus on diversity.”

-- Cynthia R. Deutsch, Central Virginia Community College

“Berger is a great writer. I get the impression that students feel like they are reading a story rather than a textbook. That is a great compliment in my opinion.”

-- Renee Babcock, Central Michigan University

“Probably the best invitation-level developmental psych book on the market.”

-- Daniel S. McConnell, University of Central Florida

Kathleen Stassen Berger

Kathleen Stassen Berger received her undergraduate education at Stanford University and Radcliffe College, earned an M.A.T. from Harvard University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Yeshiva University. Her broad experience as an educator includes directing a preschool, serving as chair of philosophy at the United Nations International School, teaching child and adolescent development to graduate students at Fordham University and undergraduates at Montclair State University in New Jersey and at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, as well as teaching social psychology to inmates at Sing Sing Prison. Throughout most of her professional career, Berger has worked at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, first as an adjunct and for the past two decades as a full professor. She has taught introduction to psychology, child and adolescent development, adulthood and aging, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and human motivation. Her students—who come from many ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds and who have a wide range of ages and interests—consistently honor her with the highest teaching evaluations. Berger is also the author of A Topical Approach to the Developing Person Through the Life Span, The Developing Person Through the Life Span, and Invitation to the Life Span. Her developmental texts are currently being used at more than 700 colleges and universities worldwide and are available in Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, as well as English. Her research interests include adolescent identity, immigration, and bullying, and she has published many articles on developmental topics in the Wiley Encyclopedia of Psychology and in publications of the American Association for Higher Education and the National Education Association for Higher Education. She continues teaching and learning as her four daughters and three grandsons continue to develop, as she interacts with students every semester.

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Developing Lives immersive simulation allows students to experience the journey of parenting from conception to adolescence. Presented with realistic scenarios students apply their knowledge of developmental psychology to make crucial decisions for their virtual child, and are given immediate feedback to enhance their understanding of child development.
Visualizing Development activities, which bring 15 full-page, interactive infographics to life in Achieve, helping students understand challenging concepts from each chapter while encouraging critical thinking and data literacy.
Data Connections activities allow students to engage interactively with data, using tools like maps and manipulatable graphs to deepen their understanding of key topics in life-span development.

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