Developmental Psychology

This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of developmental psychology. It provides concise and focused coverage of the central concepts, research, and debates while developing students' higher level skills. Activities will help readers build the critical thinking and transferable skills they need to become independent learners and to meet the requirements of their program of study. Key chapters cover development across the lifespan, including the prenatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Each chapter also examines core topics, such as the development of attachment, social relations, cognitive and language development, and social and cultural contexts of development.