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1 Introduction The Life-Span Perspective The Nature of Development Careers in Life-Span Development

2 The Life-Span Perspective Why study life-span development? The historical perspective and its characteristics Some contemporary concerns

3 The Nature of Development Biological, Cognitive, and Socioemotional processes Periods of development Age Developmental issues

4 Careers in Life-Span Development Audiologist Child psychologist/psychiatrist Child welfare worker College professor Day-care supervisor Early childhood educator Elementary/Secondary school teacher Geriatric nurse or physician Geropsychologist Home health aide Medical social worker Pediatrician Pediatric nurse Physical therapist Day-care supervisor Preschool/Kindergarten teacher Recreational therapist Rehab counselor School psychologist

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