Applying Psychology To Early Child Development - Softcover

Flanagan, Cara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340643927 ISBN 13: 9780340643921

Publisher: Psychology Press, 1997

Synopsis

This text is part of a series aimed at A Level and first-year undergraduates. The series has been developed for the new Oxford and Cambridge A Level syllabus, but it is also suitable for AEB and NEAB Psychology A Level. The main aim of the series is to introduce students new to the discipline of psychology to the ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied to everyday life. The book is written in an accessible style for students of all abilities. The various approaches to child development is examined in this book. It looks at the possible methods of studying children which have been used to gather data on child development. The stages of social and moral development are studied in detail and several theories can be applied to the real world. Influences on children such as media and parents are examined, along with the effects of separation, deprivation and childcare. Finally, the book looks in detail at atypical child development, focusing on such areas as physical handicap, illness, psychological disorders, and behavioural problems.

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Review

The series as a whole is well written with up-to-date references... these books will appeal to students of many subjects. (Times Educational Supplement)

Book Description

The "Applying Psychology to" series is designed specifically for students who are new to the discipline. It explores the ways in which psychological theory and research in particular areas can be applied to everyday concepts. This text concentrates on approaches to child development. Ideal for AS and A Level students

Edition details

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340643927
• ISBN 13: 9780340643921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200