Synopses & Reviews
The Developmental Psychology Textbook, a companion to the Developmental Psychology reader, breaks new ground by providing undergraduates with a precise and attainable presentation of developmental psychology across a wide array of issues now at the forefront of current research. Written by an international team of experts, this valuable text examines child development from infancy to adolescence taking a broad, chronological, topic-based approach. Chapters are organized into five sections: life processes and infancy; cognitive and representational growth; atypical development; the influence of others; and adulthood. This organization is key because it allows the text to be read in any order, depending on the needs and emphasis of the course being taught. In addition, a range of features, such as boxed extracts, discussion points, seminar questions, and suggestions for further reading, are provided to assist both class-based and individual work. Undergraduates studying psychology, education, and cognitive science will find this text an exemplary guide to the world of developmental psychology.
Synopsis
This comprehensive textbook provides an in-depth presentation of developmental psychology across a broad range of key issues which are at the forefront of current research. Written by an international team of experts, it gives an authoritative yet accessible account of the subject. It considers child development from infancy to adolescence, and adopts a topic based approach within a broadly chronological sequence. Chapters are grouped into five sections: Life Processes and Infancy; Cognitive and Representational Growth; Atypical Development; Interpersonal Processes; and Towards Adulthood. This organisation of chapters allows the book to be read in any order without missing essential groundwork, depending on the needs and emphasis of the course being taught.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [437]-504) and index.
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