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  • My Books
    • Experiencing The Lifespan
    • The Psychology of Aging
    • The Adult Experience
    • Here Tomorrow
  • Testimonials
    • My Writing
    • My Teaching
  • Speaking Topics
    • Aging Practitioners & Senior Citizen Groups
    • Parents and Teachers
    • Universities
  • Blog
  • Contact Me

In The New Edition

Over 800 new references from 2010 to the present, with
new sections in almost every chapter, ranging from fetal programming to old age frailties.


Specifically, this edition highlights:

Cutting-edge neuroscience findings.
New "Brain Busting Facts" tables throughout the text showcase fascinating topics, including the latest findings related to risk taking and the teenage brain, and new neuroscience research on aging and Alzheimer's disease.
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A more in-depth look at puberty, adolescence, and emerging adulthood.  The early adolescent sections feature state-of-the-art findings from  the impact of obesity and stress on the timing of puberty, to the push for  popularity among young teens. Also new: Critical evaluations of the teenage
"brain deficit" hypothesis, and of the disturbing trend of trying U.S. teens  in court as adults.
Applications and Personal Relevance. With it's carefully planned "Interventions" sections and regular summary questionnaires such as "Evaluating Your Relationship," Belsky offers the most experiential, applied lifespan text in the field. This edition continues this focus on applications with creative new exercises that engage students' critical thinking in a vivid, hands-on way.
The lifespan impact of the Great Recession of 2008.
After describing the causes of the recession in Chapter 1, Belsky explores other relevant issues, from the emotional impact of unemployment to emerging nest-staying trends; from the impact of socioeconomic status on attending college to the upwardly shifting retirement age.
International Focus. With new sections devoted to acculturation issues facing immigrants and updated global coverage of issues related to marriage, retirement, and parent care, this edition expands its global perspective.