A fully Australian ground-up developmental psychology text with a thematic approach.
Developmental Psychology brings together a balanced focus on Australian and international research contributions in developmental psychology. This text addresses the issues of lifespan development in a rigorous and challenging way using a thematic approach.
Research and graduate attributes identify critical thinking as a key attribute for students. This text encourages students to think critically and engage with current research trends. The inclusion of critical thinking components is designed to encourage students to think more deeply about the topics.
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Developmental Psychology: From Infancy to AdulthoodFeatures
- Concept Maps highlight how theory and research are linked
- Stop and Review questions are carefully placed throughout the chapters to encourage students to think at a deeper level about what they have just read
- Research Focus boxes highlight research studies that provide a deeper coverage of relevant theories covered
- Practical Exercises encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge and develop actual research skills in the field of developmental psychology
New to this edition
- Learning Objectives are now linked to key topics in text and to end-of-chapter Practical Exercise questions
- Enhanced concept maps at the start of each chapter which highlight the links between theory and research
- Critical Thinking questions to assist students' ability to identify, define and analyse problems; create solutions; evaluate opinions; and improve current practices
- Updated content to reflect new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
- Updated content and research including: thorough update and streamlining of social and emotional development material (Chapters 9 and 10) and new material on resilience (Chapter 12)
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