A Student's Guide to Developmental Psychology

A Student’s Guide to Developmental Psychology is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook designed to guide students through the study of human development from birth through adolescence. Combining traditional theory with the latest research and methods, it emphasizes the links between behavior and brain development while exploring both typical and atypical developmental trajectories. The text also considers the interaction of genetic and environmental factors in shaping development, providing a balanced and evidence-based perspective.

Key Features:

• Chronological coverage of developmental milestones from birth to adolescence.
• Integration of classical theories with contemporary research findings and techniques.
• Focus on both typical and atypical development, and genetic versus environmental influences.
• Pedagogical aids including learning objectives, key term definitions, chapter summaries, further reading, and suggested essay questions.
• Over 100 full-color illustrations to support understanding.
• Companion website offering supplementary resources, including exclusive video clips to illustrate key developmental concepts.
• Essential resource for undergraduate students in developmental psychology, and useful for students in education, healthcare, and related fields.