Eriksons Stages of Life Span
DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFESPAN, 4/e
© 2007
Laura E. Berk, Illinois State University
ISBN: 0-205-49125-1
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his photo essay chronicles the life course and family legacy of Sofie Lentschner. It begins in 1908 with Sofie’s infancy and concludes in 2005, 35 years after Sofie’s death, with her young adult grandsons, Peter and David. For a description of each photo, see the legend on page 000.
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History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Chapter
1
Human Development as a Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Basic Issues Continuous or Discontinuous Development? • One Course of Development or Many? • Relative Influence of Nature and Nurture?
COURTESY OF LAURA E. BERK
ofie Lentschner was born in 1908, the second child of Jewish parents who made their home in Leipzig, Germany, a city of thriving commerce and cultural vitality. Her father was a successful businessman and community leader. Her mother was a socialite well known for her charm, beauty, and hospitality. As a baby, Sofie displayed the determination and persistence that would be sustained throughout her life. She sat for long periods inspecting small objects with her eyes and hands. The single event that consistently broke her gaze was the sound of the piano in the parlor. As soon as Sofie could crawl, she steadfastly pulled herself up to finger its keys and marveled at the tinkling sound. By the time Sofie entered elementary school, she was an introspective child, often ill at ease at the festive parties that girls of her family’s social standing were expected to
© 2007
Laura E. Berk, Illinois State University
ISBN: 0-205-49125-1
Visit www.ablongman.com/replocator to contact your local Allyn & Bacon/Longman representative.
The colors in this document are not an accurate representation of the final textbook colors.
S A M P L E
C H A P T E R
1
The pages of this Sample Chapter may have slight variations in final published form.
Allyn & Bacon 75 Arlington St., Suite 300 Boston, MA 02116 www.ablongman.com
his photo essay chronicles the life course and family legacy of Sofie Lentschner. It begins in 1908 with Sofie’s infancy and concludes in 2005, 35 years after Sofie’s death, with her young adult grandsons, Peter and David. For a description of each photo, see the legend on page 000.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAURA E. BERK
History, Theory, and Research Strategies
Chapter
1
Human Development as a Scientific, Applied, and Interdisciplinary Field
Basic Issues Continuous or Discontinuous Development? • One Course of Development or Many? • Relative Influence of Nature and Nurture?
COURTESY OF LAURA E. BERK
ofie Lentschner was born in 1908, the second child of Jewish parents who made their home in Leipzig, Germany, a city of thriving commerce and cultural vitality. Her father was a successful businessman and community leader. Her mother was a socialite well known for her charm, beauty, and hospitality. As a baby, Sofie displayed the determination and persistence that would be sustained throughout her life. She sat for long periods inspecting small objects with her eyes and hands. The single event that consistently broke her gaze was the sound of the piano in the parlor. As soon as Sofie could crawl, she steadfastly pulled herself up to finger its keys and marveled at the tinkling sound. By the time Sofie entered elementary school, she was an introspective child, often ill at ease at the festive parties that girls of her family’s social standing were expected to