The Science of Change

Name: The Science of Change
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ISBN: 9798823376198

Applying Developmental Psychology to Benefit Your Life

Elizabeth Jeffery-Arceneaux

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Cognella, Inc
31 May 2025

Child & developmental psychology

The Science of Change: Applying Developmental Psychology to Benefit Your Life presents students with an exploration of developmental psychology with a unique application to improving daily life. This text examines developmental processes from prenatal stages through late adulthood, providing insights into the progressive phases of human life. It synthesizes key psychological theories with recent research to contextualize development within various social settings and across different life stages.

Topics addressed include the fundamentals of developmental psychology, heredity, the prenatal environment, infancy to late adulthood, and the influence of the environment on development. The book navigates the complexities of the nature versus nurture debate, emphasizing the nuanced interactions between genetics and environment that shape individual development.

The Science of Change is designed primarily for students in developmental psychology courses, but it is also an invaluable resource for related disciplines such as education and healthcare. It serves as a foundational text for undergraduate students and could be integrated into graduate-level discussions to provide a practical framework for understanding developmental theories in real-world contexts. The text's structure and content are suitable for courses focusing on human development, life span psychology, or developmental theory.

By: Elizabeth Jeffery-Arceneaux
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9798823376198
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 31 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Jeffery-Arceneaux is an assistant professor of psychology at Baton Rouge Community College. Prior to joining the faculty at Baton Rouge, she served as a board-certified behavior analyst with Autism Spectrum Therapies and an adjunct psychology instructor at South Louisiana Community College. Professor Jeffery-Arceneaux holds a master's degree in experimental psychology and bachelor's degrees in psychology and history from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.