Developmental psychology /

Upton, Penney,

Developmental psychology / Penney Upton. - x, 222 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Critical thinking in psychology. . - Critical thinking in psychology. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Themes and theories in developmental psychology -- Prenatal development, birth and the neonate -- Development in infancy -- Early childhood -- Middle and late childhood -- Adolescence -- Adulthood -- Death, dying and bereavement. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

"This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of developmental psychology providing concise and focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. Chapters cover development across the lifespan, including the prenatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Each chapter also examines core topics such as the development of attachment, social relations, cognitive and language development and social and cultural contexts of development." --back cover.

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