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Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion

Elaine U. Polan, Daphne R. Taylor · 7th Edition · F.A. Davis Company

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion (7th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 18 chapters.

Chapter index

Chapters

Chapter 1: Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 2: Culture
Chapter 3: The Family
Chapter 4: Communication
Chapter 5: Theories of Growth and Development
Chapter 6: Prenatal Period to 1 Year
Chapter 7: Toddlerhood
Chapter 8: Preschool
Chapter 9: School Age
Chapter 10: Puberty and Adolescence
Chapter 11: Early Adulthood
Chapter 12: Middle Adulthood
Chapter 13: Late Adulthood
Chapter 14: Death and Dying
Chapter 15: Appendix A: Community Help Services
Chapter 16: Appendix B: Recommendations for Health Promotion
Chapter 17: Appendix C: Sample of Living Will and Health Care Proxy
Chapter 18: Appendix D: Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion (7th Edition) by Elaine U. Polan, Daphne R. Taylor. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by F.A. Davis Company or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.