I. Understanding Development 1. The Challenge 2. A Perspective on Development 3. Inception 4. The Follow-Up Strategy II. Development and Adaptation 5. Adaptation in Infancy 6. Adaptation in the Toddler Period: Guided Self-Regulation 7. Adaptation in the Preschool Period: The Emergence of the Coherent Personality 8. Adaptation in Middle Childhood: The Era of Competence 9. Adaptation in Adolescence: Autonomy with Connectedness 10. The Transition to Adulthood III. Development and Psychopathology 11. The Developmental Process 12. Behavioral and Emotional Disturbance 13. Clinical Implications 14. The Tasks Ahead Appendix A. Longitudinal Study Assessments Appendix B. Life Stress Scale Appendix C. 12-Month Interview Appendix D. Tool Problem-Solving Task Ratings: 24 Months Appendix E. Teacher Nomination Procedure Appendix F. Capacity for Vulnerability: Camp Reunion Rating Appendix G. Selected References by Topic