An Introduction child development 3rd ed.

Author

• Keenan, Thomas

Additional Author(s)

• Evans, Subhadra
• Crowley, Kevin

Publisher

Los Angeles : Sage Publications Ltd, 2016

Language

English

ISBN

9781446274026

Series

Subject(s)

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT
• CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 365-416. Index: p. 417-428

Abstract

An Introduction to Child Development, Third Edition provides undergraduate students in psychology and other disciplines with a comprehensive survey of the main areas of child development, from infancy through to adolescence, in a readily accessible format. It equips students with an appreciation of the critical issues, while providing balanced coverage of topics that represent both classic and cutting edge work in this vast and fascinating field.

The new edition has been fully updated and features:

Topical research examples from current literature in psychology, education, nursing and medicine including new material on fetal learning and the role of play
New and expanded sections covering key contemporary issues in cognitive, emotional and social development
New features such as 'Points for Reflection' boxes, designed to encourage the reader to reflect more deeply on the subject matter
Access to an enhanced SAGE Edge companion website which features online readings, Powerpoint Slides, ‘Test Yourself’ questions and much more (https://edge.sagepub.com/keenan3e).
This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate students taking an introductory course in child development or developmental psychology and provides a clear and accessible foundation for essays, assignments and other projects.--Publisher.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxvi, 428 p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

The principles of developmental psychology --
Theories of development --
Research methodology in developmental psychology --
The biological foundations of development I : physical growth, motor development and genetics --
The biological foundations of development II : the developing brain --
Perception --
Theories of cognitive development --
Cognitive processes --
The development of language and communication --
Emotional development --
Social development --
Moral development --
Developmental psychopathology.

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