{"product_id":"lifespan-development-biopsychosocial-perspectives-9781793534996","title":"Lifespan Development: Biopsychosocial Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Susan Krauss Whitbourne | Cynthia R. Davis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Developmental - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifespan Development: Biopsychosocial Perspectives provides students with complete explorations of each developmental stage of the lifespan, beginning with conception and concluding with an examination of successful aging. The book presents human development theory and research within a biopsychosocial framework, presenting information regarding biological, psychological, and social functioning during each significant period of the lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first chapter of the text presents readers with an introduction to human development, addressing the meaning of age and aging, the four key principles of human development, the social factors that influence the study of human development, and more. The succeeding chapters progress in step with the human lifespan, beginning with conception and prenatal development, moving through infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and concluding with chapters devoted to later life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biopsychosocial perspective of the text emphasizes the transactional nature of biological, psychological, and social influences on the developing individual with a focus on positive development and the implications on health and wellness. It emphasizes the applied nature of the biopsychosocial perspective. Each chapter begins with a real-life scenario, challenging students to take the perspectives of individuals and practitioners dealing with issues at every stage of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to provide readers with a holistic understanding of the complex progression of human life and aging, Lifespan Development is an ideal text for courses in psychology and human development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46453338833047,"sku":"9781793534996","price":14253.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781793534996.webp?v=1769144226","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/lifespan-development-biopsychosocial-perspectives-9781793534996","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}