Experiencing the Lifespan

Teach developmental psychology with a text that makes the science of human development relevant, relatable, and easier for students to understand.

Designed for a one-term developmental psychology course, Experiencing the Lifespan by Janet Belsky and Vanessa Rainey (University of West Florida) combines engaging storytelling, global perspectives, and research-based insights to explore development across the lifespan.

With a clear, conversational approach, the new edition helps students understand complex developmental psychology concepts and connect what they learn to real-world experiences across cultures and stages of life. This emphasis on relatable examples and diverse perspectives helps instructors engage students with the science behind how people grow and change throughout their lives.