Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications
Understanding Child Development introduces the main areas of developmental psychology in childhood. Drawing on content which first appeared in ‘Understanding Child Development’, published in 1986, the book includes new bases of evidence and offers an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.

Following a thematic approach, this book draws together strands of knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, and medical, social and cognitive sciences. It covers both classic and contemporary theories and research, while also examining child development in real-world'settings. Chapters explore conceptual issues, key developmental theories, and research methodology, while developing practical ways of making children’s lives better. These discussions are presented in a refreshing tone giving the reader an insight into the broad area of developmental psychology and its applications.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, Understanding Child Development is essential reading for students on introductory courses in developmental psychology. It also offers valuable reading for those on related courses in education, health and social work.

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Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications
Understanding Child Development introduces the main areas of developmental psychology in childhood. Drawing on content which first appeared in ‘Understanding Child Development’, published in 1986, the book includes new bases of evidence and offers an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.

Following a thematic approach, this book draws together strands of knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, and medical, social and cognitive sciences. It covers both classic and contemporary theories and research, while also examining child development in real-world'settings. Chapters explore conceptual issues, key developmental theories, and research methodology, while developing practical ways of making children’s lives better. These discussions are presented in a refreshing tone giving the reader an insight into the broad area of developmental psychology and its applications.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, Understanding Child Development is essential reading for students on introductory courses in developmental psychology. It also offers valuable reading for those on related courses in education, health and social work.

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Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications

Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications

by Sara Meadows
Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications

Understanding Child Development: Psychological Perspectives and Applications

by Sara Meadows

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Understanding Child Development introduces the main areas of developmental psychology in childhood. Drawing on content which first appeared in ‘Understanding Child Development’, published in 1986, the book includes new bases of evidence and offers an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.

Following a thematic approach, this book draws together strands of knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, and medical, social and cognitive sciences. It covers both classic and contemporary theories and research, while also examining child development in real-world'settings. Chapters explore conceptual issues, key developmental theories, and research methodology, while developing practical ways of making children’s lives better. These discussions are presented in a refreshing tone giving the reader an insight into the broad area of developmental psychology and its applications.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, Understanding Child Development is essential reading for students on introductory courses in developmental psychology. It also offers valuable reading for those on related courses in education, health and social work.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415788670
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/22/2017
Edition description: New
Pages: 354
Product dimensions: 7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sara Meadows is Senior Lecturer in Education at the Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, UK

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introducing the Study of Child Development 2. Biological Bases of Child Development: evolution and genes 3. Biological Bases of Child Development: Brain Development 4. Big Developmental theories: Piaget, information-processing, Vygotsky 5. The Development of Cognitive Skills 6. Language Development 7. Cognition and Education 8. Personality, emotion regulation and an introduction to developmental Psychopathology 9. Social Relationships and the Family 10. Peers and the Child as Social Person; Play

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