Children and Their Development examines how scientists conduct research in the field and shows
how that knowledge can be applied to help children and families. Author Robert Kail explores
the theory research and contemporary applications of child development from conception through
adolescence. The texts accessible writing and modular format help you see how research
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coverage of the impact of socioeconomic status ethnicity and stereotype threat on intelligence
test scores and thoroughly overhauled coverage of gender and development. In addition author
Robert Kail integrates updated coverage of research throughout including references to
hundreds of studies published in the last 10 years. Revel ® empowers you to actively
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