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Unit 1. General issues in the study of life span development -- Does the cultural environment influence lifespan development more than our genes? -- Are peers more important than parents during the process of development? -- Do significant innate differences influence the career success of males and females? -- Unit 2. Prenatal development and infancy -- Does prenatal exposure to drugs such as cocaine create "Crack Babies" with special developmental concerns? -- Is there a "Myth of the first three years"? -- Are there good reasons to allow infants to consume electronic media, such as television? -- Unit 3. Early childhood and middle childhood -- Is advertising responsible for childhood obesity? -- Does emphasizing academic skills help at-risk preschool children? -- Is attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) a legitimate medical condition that affects childhood behavior? -- Unit 4. Adolescence -- Are efforts to improve self-esteem misguided? -- Should contemporary adolescents be engaged in more structured activities? -- Does violent media cause teenage aggression? -- Unit 5. Youth and early adulthood -- Are contemporary young adults more selfish than previous generations? -- Are college graduates unprepared for adulthood and the world of work? -- Unit 6. Middle adulthood -- Is the institution of marriage at risk? -- Can lesbian and gay couples be appropriate parents for children? -- Is religion a pure good in facilitating well-being during adulthood? PART 9. Later adulthood -- Can we universally define "successful aging"? -- Are brain exercises unhelpful in preventing cognitive decline in old age? -- Should the terminally ill be able to have physicians help them die?

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TAKING SIDES: CLASHING VIEWS IN LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor?s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom.