Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence

Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence, 12th Edition, is a textbook by Kathleen Stassen Berger that introduces the core theories and concepts of child and adolescent development. The volume connects foundational and empirical research with real-life experiences of individuals across diverse cultures.

The volume follows a chronological framework across developmental stages, examining biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. It addresses human growth from prenatal beginnings and infancy through early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, concluding with an epilogue on emerging adulthood.

To support practical study, the textbook incorporates Chapter Apps. This feature directs students to mobile applications that demonstrate real-life applications of developmental research.