Dezvoltarea umană

Dezvoltarea umană looks at how people change throughout life. It starts when life forms in the womb and ends at death. It explores shared stages and how lives differ. This textbook deals with psychology, the study of mind and behavior. It serves students, teachers, and readers who want to learn about human growth.

The authors link changes in the body, thought, and social life. They show how culture and the past shape growth. They link ideas and research to psychologists’ day-to-day work.

The book has nine parts and 19 chapters. It starts with research and theory. It then covers conception, when life starts in the womb. Birth and the first three years come next. It moves through early and middle childhood, then the teens. It covers the shift to adult life and young adults. Middle age and old age follow these stages. The last chapter deals with death and grief. Each stage looks at changes in the body and thought. It also looks at changes in mental and social life.

Pictures help explain the ideas and research. Each chapter has study guides and checks on learning. A list of terms explains what words mean. Lists of sources and indexes help with further study. A timeline shows key points in growth.

Diane E. Papalia teaches human development at Wisconsin Madison University. She studies how thought changes from childhood to old age. Sally Wendkos Olds studied English and psychology. She has won awards for her writing. She has written over 200 articles. She has also written seven books for general readers. She co-wrote three textbooks with Papalia as well.

Ruth Duskin Feldman has won awards for her writing. She also works as an expert in education. Her interests include teaching, learning, and gifted children. She has written articles and books for general readers.

Anacaona Mindrila-Sonetto translated this edition. Its source text is Human Development.