Developmental psychology : childhood and adolescence.
Material type: TextPublication details: Australia : Wadsworth Cengage Learning, [2014]Edition: 9th edition, International edition / David R. Shaffer, University of Georgia, Katherine Kipp, University of North GeorgiaDescription: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cmISBN:- 9781133492306 (pbk.) :
- 9781133492306 (pbk.)
- 155.4 SHA
- BF721 .S4688 2014
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Previous ed.: 2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. Introduction to developmental psychology. Introduction to developmental psychology and its research strategies -- pt. 2. Biological foundations of human development. Hereditary influences on development ; Prenatal development and birth ; Infancy ; Physical development : the brain, body, motor skills, and sexual development -- pt. 3. Early cognitive foundations. Cognitive development : Piaget\' theory and Vygotsky\'s sociocultural veiwpoint ; Cognitive development : information-processing perspectives ; Intelligence : measuring mental performance ; Development of language and communication skills -- pt. 4. Social and personal development. Emotional development, temperament, and attachment ; Development of the self-concept ; Sex differences and gender-role development ; Aggression, altruism, and moral development -- pt. 5. The context of development. The family ; Peers, schools and technology
'Developmental Psychology' presents a comprehensive overview of child and adolescent development, written in clear, concise language that talks 'to' readers rather than 'at' them. The text also focuses on application, helping readers to form an understanding of developmental principles.