Description
Book SynopsisDevelopmental Psychology is a market leading textbook with a highly respected author team. This edition combines classic and up-to-date research across the broad span of this dynamic subject area to give a comprehensive introduction and is designed for first and second year undergraduate students.
This topical approach provides a sophisticated presentation of the theories that guide research in developmental psychology whilst also retaining a focus on the importance of data. The international outlook of the text provides students with a holistic introduction to the discipline.
Key updates and features include:
âUpdated Research Close-Up boxes, which take an inside look at research studies, familiarising students with the scientific-journal format and encourages them to think critically.
âUpdated Applied Developmental Psychology boxes which make real world connect
Table of Contents
1. Developmental Psychology: Themes and Contexts2. Theories in Developmental Psychology
3. Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
4. Physical Development: Growing a Body
5. The Biology of Development: Genes, Nervous System, Brain and Environment
6. Perceptual and Sensorimotor Development
7. Emotional Development and Attachment
8. Language and Communication
9. Cognitive Development: Origins of Knowledge
10. The Development of Cognitive Functions
11. Intelligence, Achievement and Learning
12. Parents, Peers and Social Relationships
13. Social Identities: Gender, Gender Roles and Ethnicity
14. Morality, Altruism and Aggression
15. Atypical Development
16. Development in Adulthood
