Book Description : 
 
Invitation to the Life Span, 5th Edition by Kathleen Stassen Berger continues to be the gold standard in the field of developmental psychology, offering students an engaging and culturally inclusive exploration of human development. Always current, always compelling, and always inclusive, this edition reflects the latest research and incorporates innovative digital tools, making it the ideal resource for students and instructors alike.
 
With just 15 concise chapters and an epilogue, Invitation to the Life Span covers a vast array of research breakthroughs, theories, and practices in a format that's perfect for a single-term course. Berger’s signature narrative style makes complex topics accessible and memorable, ensuring students connect with the material on a personal level.
 
The 5th Edition includes new and updated content on critical topics such as brain development, psychopathology, and the wide-ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it integrates Achieve—Macmillan Learning’s breakthrough platform that combines the text with interactive digital content to enhance teaching and learning. Achieve offers a comprehensive suite of tools including interactive e-books, adaptive quizzing, immersive learning activities, and powerful analytics that support both students and instructors.
 
Key Features:
 
Inclusive and Engaging Content: Connects students with the field of developmental psychology through culturally inclusive narratives and accessible writing.
Up-to-Date Research: Features the latest findings on brain development, psychopathology, and the impact of COVID-19, along with new research on social justice, health disparities, and technology’s impact on development.
Achieve Integration: Combines the best aspects of the text with digital resources like LearningCurve adaptive quizzing, interactive infographics, iClicker integration, and more, all within a mobile-friendly interface.
New Digital and Visual Tools: Introduces Data Connections for hands-on learning with interactive maps and manipulatable graphs, and new Visualizing Development infographics that make complex concepts easier to understand.
Career Alerts and Chapter Apps: Offers career guidance and real-life applications of life-span development science, with downloadable apps for each chapter to engage students beyond the textbook.
 
Table of Contents:
 
Part One: The Beginnings
The Science of Human Development
From Conception to Birth
Part Two: The First Two Years
3. The First Two Years: Body and Mind
The First Two Years: The Social World
Part Three: Early Childhood
5. Early Childhood: Body and Mind
Early Childhood: The Social World
Part Four: Middle Childhood
7. Middle Childhood: Body and Mind
Middle Childhood: The Social World
Part Five: Adolescence
9. Adolescence: Body and Mind
Adolescence: The Social World
Part Six: Early Adulthood and Adulthood
11. Adulthood: Emerging Adulthood
Adulthood: Body and Mind
Adulthood: The Social World
Part Seven: Late Adulthood
14. Late Adulthood: Body and Mind
Late Adulthood: The Social World
Epilogue: Death and Dying
 
Publication Information:
Print ISBN: ISBN 13: 978-1319331986
 
Experience a truly comprehensive and inclusive approach to life-span development—order your copy of Invitation to the Life Span, 5th Edition today!