Developmental Psychology Childhood and Adolescence 4th Canadian Edition by David Reed Shaffer, Katherine Kipp, Eileen Wood, Teena Willoughby ISBN 0176503498 9780176503499

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ISBN 10: 0176503498

ISBN 13: 9780176503499

Author: David Reed Shaffer, Katherine Kipp, Eileen Wood, Teena Willoughby

This interesting, accurate, and up-to-date fourth edition provides an overview of child and adolescent development that reflects the best theories, research, and practical advice that developmentalists have to offer. Stressing the processes that underlie developmental change, the authors continue to explore the causes and complexities of development, challenging readers to think about the fascinating process of human development, to share in the excitement of this dynamic discipline, and to acquire a knowledge of developmental principles that will serve them well in their roles as parents, teachers, nurses, child care workers, pediatricians, psychologists, academics, or in any other capacity in which they may one day influence the lives of developing individuals.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Its Research Strategies
Chapter 2. Theories of Human Development
Chapter 3. Hereditary Influences on Development
Chapter 4. Prenatal Development
Chapter 5. Birth and the Newborn’s Readiness for Life
Chapter 6. Physical Development: The Brain, Body, Motor Skills, and Sexual Development
Chapter 7. Early Cognitive Foundations: Sensation, Perception, and Learning
Chapter 8. Cognitive Development: Piaget’s Theory, Case’s Neo-Piagetian Theory, and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Viewpoint
Chapter 9. Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives and Connectionism
Chapter 10. Intelligence: Measuring Mental Performance
Chapter 11. Development of Language and Communication Skills
Chapter 12. Emotional Development, Temperament, and Attachment
Chapter 13. Development of the Self and Social Cognition
Chapter 14. Sex Differences and Similarities, Gender-Role Development, and Sexual Behaviour
Chapter 15. Moral Development, Altruism, and Aggression
Chapter 16. The Family
Chapter 17. Extrafamilial Influences: Television, Computers, Schools, and Peers

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