Learning aims have been provided to help keep track of the key concepts you need to master in each chapter:

• be able to articulate the principles of a life-span developmental approach
   
• be able to explain the different meanings of development
   
• be familiar with and able to describe the key issues in the study of child development
   
• be familiar with the major historical approaches to understanding child development
   
• be aware of the evidence relevant to both sides of these issues