ABSTRACT

The aim of this book is to serve as an introduction to students and professionals who require an understanding of developmental psychology, but who have no background knowledge. The text outlines some of the main areas of developmental psychology, and as such, seeks to offer a broad overview of contemporary interest in the subject. It provides a description of development, both normal and abnormal, and presents explanations of the way in which development progresses and why it takes a particular form. It is aimed at GCSE students, A level students, first year psychology undergraduates and school teachers.

chapter 1|18 pages

The Development of Thinking

chapter 2|17 pages

An Assessment of Piaget’s Theory

chapter 3|11 pages

Theory of Mind and Autism

chapter 5|12 pages

The Development of Perception

chapter 6|12 pages

Language Development

chapter 7|11 pages

The Development of Verbal Communication

chapter 8|8 pages

Children’s Drawings

chapter 11|11 pages

The Development of Madness

chapter 12|12 pages

The Development of Aggression

chapter 13|12 pages

The Development of Moral Consciousness