This major new undergraduate textbook provides students with everything they need when studying developmental psychology.


Guiding students through the key topics, the book provides both an overview of traditional research and theory as well as an insight into the latest research findings and techniques. Taking a chronological approach, the key milestones from birth to adolescence are highlighted and clear links between changes in behaviour and developments in brain activity are made. Each chapter also highlights both typical and atypical developments, as well as discussing and contrasting the effects of genetic and environmental factors.


The book contains a wealth of pedagogical features to help students engage with the material, including:








Learning objectives for every chapter







Key term definitions







Over 100 colour illustrations







Chapter summaries







Further reading







Suggested essay questions.





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