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Developmental Psychology 3rd edition

Paperback by Gillibrand, Rachel; Lam, Virginia; O'Donnell, Victoria

Developmental Psychology

£52.99

ISBN:
9781292469959
Publication Date:
17 May 2025
Edition/language:
3rd edition / English
Publisher:
Pearson Education Limited
Pages:
560 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 17 - 18 Sep 2025
Developmental Psychology

Description

Developmental Psychology, 3rd edition, covers the topics and concepts required by the British Psychological Society. With a clear and straightforward style, this easy-to-follow textbook addresses the social and cognitive strands of child development into emerging adulthood. Following a topical organisation, this resource provides an intuitive pathway through the core topics. This third edition has been fully updated with contemporary research, globally relevant, diverse examples and a new section of ten case studies which focus on the clinical and applied aspects of the subject. The new case studies are written by leading experts to provide an opportunity to explore something already mentioned in the book in more detail, through the lens of a real or imagined example of a child or adolescent. These case studies could be used individually or in class-based learning activities, promoting engagement with literature. Each case study focuses on a specific construct or concept introduced in one of the chapters, including: ADHD Head injury in a child Autism Gender dysphoria Dyslexia Multilingual families Attachment disorder - how childhood attachment affects later romantic relationships Transition to university Mid-life crisis Dementia

Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Section 1 Introduction to Developmental Psychology What is Developmental Psychology? Theoretical perspectives Research methods Section 2 Cognitive and Linguistic Development Prenatal Development and Infancy Language Development Memory and Intelligence Theory of Mind Atypical Development Section 3 Social and Emotional Development Attachment and Early Social Experiences Childhood Temperament and Behavioural Development Development of Self-Control and Gender Identity Peer Interactions and Relationships Adolescence Ageing and Adulthood Section 4 Case Studies ADHD Head Injury in a Child Autism Gender Dysphoria Dyslexia Multilingual Family Attachment Disorder - how childhood attachments affect later romantic relationships Transition to University Mid-Life Crisis Dementia Glossary Index

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