New sections include cognitive learning theory, multicultural influences on learning and development, inclusion of exceptional children, and language development. Proven Features: The text’s distinctive developmental approach, the only educational psychology text of its kind, provides a comprehensive, often chapter-length, analysis of the major developmental theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Kohlberg, with clear connections to practice. Traditional theories such as Gestalt, Skinner, Bruner, Rogers, and information processing are integrated within the developmental framework as a meaningful basis for teaching and learning. The text re-establishes stage constructivism per recent research over the past decade as a basis for educational psychology and re-emphasizes the importance of early experience as a basis for healthy growth (Headstart and other early education programs). The text successfully integrates Piaget and singular learning with Vygotsky and social learning. A Theory to Practice exercise in each chapter reinforces the text’s excellent balance of theory and practice. Extensive human interest biographies enliven the text, while Spotlight boxes feature contemporary issues. A lively writing style with appropriate humor is guaranteed not to bore students and liberal charts, photos, and data-based graphs helpfully illustrate key findings.