Developmental Psychology combines the best of two worlds in an accessible, research-oriented new textbook, adapted from the popular US text by Parke and Gauvain. It brings an international outlook to the subject, providing broader coverage of topics and a range of practical learning features to help you engage with the subject. The book’s topical approach allows for a sophisticated presentation of the theories that guide research in developmental psychology.

Key Features

• Strong introduction to both classic and contemporary international research
• Balance between breadth and depth in coverage, developed in consultation with lecturers and students across Europe
• Applied Developmental Psychology boxes make real world connections, with a focus on how the results of research can be applied to the solution of problems in children’s development
• Focus on Research and Methodology – Research Close Up boxes take an inside look at research studies, familiarising you with the scientific-journal format and encouraging you to think both critically and methodically. Further Reading sections provide a jumping off point to starting your own research
• ‘Chronology of development’ charts illustrate the chronological progression of topics
• A chapter on adult development helps you to see how development progresses after adolescence, and to understand the challenges presented by adulthood

INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

The Lecturer Centre for this title contains a host of downloadable material for lecturers who adopt Developmental Psychology:

• PowerPoints Slides
• Dynamic PowerPoint Slides
• Instructors Manual
• Image Library
• Videos
• Testbank through our EZ Test Online system

STUDENT SUPPORT

The Student Centre contains material to accompany the study of Developmental Psychology:

• Multiple Choice questions
• True or False questions
• Short answer questions
• Glossary
• Weblinks
• Videos