This new edition of the highly successful Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised & updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. The book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: Are children born good or bad? What do children understand about the mind? What roles do nature & nurture play in child development? As in the previous edition the book follows a thematic approach & outlines the main areas of developmental psychology including classic theories & studies & offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic
- such as theory of mind attachment & moral development
- & is self-contained & comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology an overview of developmental disorders & an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical development. The book is student-friendly with all topics described in straightforward language illustrated in full colour & organized as standalone chapters. The text will make an excellent companion to introductory courses on developmental psychology & for instructors there are high-quality lecture slides & a bank of multiple choice questions. The text is written to be both accessible & comprehensive & to provide an engaging overview for students & professionals who have little or no background in this area.