Children in Context

Tara L. Kuther - Western Connecticut State University, USA

Courses:
Child Development | Child Development in Psychology | Child Development in Psychology | Development in Early Childhood

January 2025 | 688 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

In the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.

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Preface

Acknowledgments

About The Author

Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Development: Themes, Theories, and Research

Understanding Development

Core Concepts In Developmental Science

Theories Of Child Development

Research In Child Development

Applied Developmental Science, Ethics, And Intersectionality

Apply Your Knowledge

Chapter Summary

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Careers In Child Development: Foundations Of Development

Chapter 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations of development

Genetic Foundations Of Development

Chromosomal And Genetic Abnormalities

Reproductive Technology And Genetic Disorders

Heredity And Environment Interactions

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Chapter 3: The Prenatal Period, Birth, And The Newborn

Prenatal Development

Environmental Influences On Prenatal Development

The Prenatal Environment And Prenatal Care

Childbirth

The Newborn

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Chapter 4: Brain, Perception, And Motor Development

Processes of Brain Development

Brain Development

Motor Development

Motor Development as a Dynamic System

Sensory and Perceptual Development

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Chapter 5: Physical Development and Health

Body Growth in Infancy and Childhood

Body Growth and Maturation in Adolescence

Threats to Infants and Children’s Health

Threats to Adolescent Health

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Chapter 6: Cognitive Change: Cognitive-Developmental and Sociocultural Approaches

Piaget’s Theory: Sensorimotor Reasoning In Infancy

Preoperational Reasoning In Early Childhood

Concrete Operational Reasoning In Middle Childhood

Formal Operational Reasoning In Adolescence

Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory

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Chapter 7: Information Processing Theory

Information Processing Theory

Attention

Working Memory And Executive Function

Long-Term Memory

Thinking

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Chapter 8: Intelligence

Approaches To Understanding Intelligence

Measuring Intelligence

Contextual Influences On Intelligence

Neurodevelopmental Conditions

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Chapter 9: Language Development

Foundations Of Language

Language Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Language Development In Childhood And Adolescence

Explanations for Language Development

Apply Your Knowledge

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Careers in Child Development: Cognitive Development

Early Childhood Educator

Elementary Education

Secondary Education: Middle School Teacher and High School Teacher

Special Education

ESL Teacher

Neuropsychological Technician

Speech-Language Pathologist

Developmental Psychologist

Chapter 10: Emotional Development

Emotional Experience

Emotional Regulation

Temperament

Attachment

Apply Your Knowledge

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Chapter 11: Self, Identity, And Personality

Self-Concept

Self-Esteem

Identity

Ethnic-Racial Identity

Achievement Motivation

Apply Your Knowledge

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Chapter 12: Moral Development

Moral Reasoning

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Religion And Spirituality

Apply Your Knowledge

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Chapter 13: Gender

Sex Differences and Gender Stereotypes

Gender Typing

Gender Identity in Childhood and Adolescence

Transgender Identity

Sexual Activity in Adolescence

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Careers in Child Development: Socioemotional Development

Social Worker

Substance Abuse Counselor

Child Life Specialist

Applied Behavior Analyst

Clinical Psychologist and Counseling Psychologist

Intervention Research

Chapter 14: Families

The Family as a System

Parenting

Family Constellations

Challenges For Families

Apply Your Knowledge

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Chapter 15: Contexts of Development

Children’s Play

Peer Relationships

School

Media

Risk And Resilience

Apply Your Knowledge

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Careers in Child Development: Contexts of Development

Preschool and Child Care Center Director

Recreation Worker

School Counselor

School Psychologist

Marriage and Family Therapists

User Design and Usability

Toy and Media Research

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Critical Thinking Questions appear at the end of each chapter, encouraging readers to compare concepts, apply theoretical perspectives, and consider applications of the research findings presented.
Learning Objectives and Summaries list core learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. The end-of-chapter summary revisits each learning objective, recapping the key concepts related to that objective.
Careers in Child Development highlights over 30 careers related to or benefiting from an understanding of child development. It begins with a discussion of transferrable skills and fields, organized by developmental domain, and appears at the end of each part, including Physical Development and Health, Cognitive Development, Socioemotional Development, and Contexts of Development.
Case-Based Application concludes each chapter with a case scenario, "Applying Your Knowledge," followed by in-depth questions that require students to apply their understanding to address a particular situation or problem.

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