Psychology Express: Developmental Psychology

This revision guide provides concise coverage of the central topics within Developmental Psychology, presented within a framework designed to help you focus on assessment and exams. The guide is organised broadly chronologically, but with a topical focus in tune with the majority of courses. Sample questions, assessment advice and exam tips drive the organisation within chapters so you are able to grasp and marshal your thoughts towards revision of the main topics. Features focused on critical thinking, practical applications and key research will offer additional pointers for you in you revision process and exam preparation. A companion website provides supporting resources for self testing, exam practice, answers to questions in the book, and links to further resources.

Acknowledgements Introduction Guided tour Guided tour of the companion website Chapter 1 Themes, theories and key figures in developmental psychology Chapter 2 Prenatal development Chapter 3 Motor, sensory and perceptual development Chapter 4 Attachment and relationship formation Chapter 5 Language development Chapter 6 Play Chapter 7 Cognitive development Chapter 8 Moral development Chapter 9 The self, gender and identity development Chapter 10 Adulthood Chapter 11 Death, dying and bereavement And finally, before the exam... Glossary References Index