Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 6 Emotions, Temperament, Personality, Moral, Prosocial and Antisocial Development

Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 1: Theory and Methodology provides a clear and concise introduction to the major theories and research methods in developmental psychology. Drawing on international research, the book integrates perspectives from typical and atypical development to illuminate how children and adolescents grow, think, feel, and behave across different stages of life. By combining biological, social, and cultural viewpoints, Stephen von Tetzchner offers a balanced framework for understanding both normal developmental processes and common developmental disorders, making complex theory accessible to students and practitioners alike.

Key Features

• Clear overview of core theoretical perspectives, including psychodynamic, behaviorist, constructivist, evolutionary, ecological, information-processing, and critical developmental psychology
• Integrated focus on typical and atypical development to highlight shared mechanisms and differences
• Practical introduction to methodologies for studying children and adolescents
• Concise coverage of child and adolescent developmental disorders
• Strong grounding in biological, social, and cultural contexts of development
• Companion website with topic-based quizzes, PowerPoint slides, and sample essay questions
• Derived from the authoritative textbook Child and Adolescent Psychology: Typical and Atypical Development, ensuring conceptual consistency and depth