Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood

Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood outlines the main areas of developmental psychology and offers a broad overview of contemporary interest in the subject. The authors introduce the area to non-specialists with enthusiasm and in an attractive and accessible way.The straightforward language and ample illustrations of the book guide the reader clearly through introductions to the key topics in child development. The material is carefully organized with the reader in mind, with chapters divided according to the topic of development, such as perception, verbal communication, and theory of mind. Therefore, chapters are self-contained and comprehensive in their coverage of each aspect of development.This replacement for the highly successful Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised with additional material based on articles appearing in the best academic journals, and covers the major studies which have stood the test of time.The book makes an excellent companion for courses introducing developmental psychology, and serves as an accessible yet comprehensive introduction for students and professionals who may have no background knowledge of the subject.This textbook is accompanied by a CD-ROM of instructor resources which will be free of charge to qualifying adopters, which will include chapter-by-chapter lecture slides, an interactive chapter-by-chapter multiple-choice question test bank, and multiple-choice questions in paper and pen format.Peter Mitchell is the author of 'Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood', published 2007 under ISBN 9781841696447 and ISBN 1841696447.