Developmental psychology

What does it mean to say that one child is more intelligent than another?Does it really make a difference if we talk to babies even though they can’t understand us?Why do children with the same parents have different characters?At what age are children likely to become involved in cyberbullying?Developmental Psychology second edition provides a clear and lively coverage of the main topics and concepts required by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The book is organised on broadly topical lines and addresses the social and cognitive strands of development. It provides an intuitive pathway through the core topics and includes a final section which focuses on the clinical and applied aspects of the subject. This second edition includes updated and expanded coverage of play, motor development, genetics and research methodsThe text has been pedagogically developed to encourage the reader to engage with empirical research, as well as theory, to make links between different areas of development, and to recognise common themes. Features include:Cutting edge boxes offer insight into research advances, new directions and applications.Lifespan boxes illustrate the ways in which development continues after childhoodNature / nurture interaction boxes explore the issues surrounding this debate highlighting its subtleties and complexityResearch methods boxes outline and consider established methodologies or present new methodologies, considering its contribution to our understanding of a particular aspect of developmentCase studies provide real descriptions of behaviour, bringing more complex and abstract concepts and ideas to life.Throughout the text and at the end of chapters, ‘Stop and think’ and ‘Review’ questions encourage critical reflection of a topic and help students to organise and revise their thinking with respect to coursework and exam requirements. The full text downloaded to your computer. With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends Print 5 pages at a time Compatible for PCs and MACs No expiry (offline access will remain whilst the Bookshelf software is installed. eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the VitalSource Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad/Android app. When the eBook is purchased, you will receive an email with your access code. Simply go to http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ to download the FREE Bookshelf software. After installation, enter your access code for your eBook. Time limit The VitalSource products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your VitalSource products whilst you have your VitalSource Bookshelf installed. What does it mean to say that one child is more intelligent than another? Does it really make a difference if we talk to babies even though they can't understand us? What makes children with the same parents have different characters? At what age are children likely to become involved in cyberbullying? Developmental Psychology 2nd edition provides a clear and lively coverage of the main topics and concepts required by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The book takes a broadly topical organisation addressing the social and cognitive strands of development, providing an intuitive pathway through the core topics, and a final section which focuses on the clinical and applied aspects of the subject. This second edition include updated and expanded coverage of play, motor development, genetics and research methods What does it mean to say that one child is more intelligent than another? Does it really make a difference if we talk to babies even though they can't understand us? What makes children with the same parents have different characters? At what age are children likely to become involved in cyberbullying? This book provides clear and lively coverage of the main topics and concepts required by the British Psychological Society (BPS)