Developmental Psychology

<p><strong>Developmental Psychology, 3rd edition,</strong> covers the topics and concepts required by the British Psychological Society. With a clear and straightforward style, this easy-to-follow textbook addresses the social and cognitive strands of child development into emerging adulthood. Following a topical organisation, this resource provides an intuitive pathway through the core topics. This third edition has been fully updated with contemporary research, globally relevant, diverse examples and a new section of ten case studies which focus on the clinical and applied aspects of the subject.</p> <p>The new case studies are written by leading experts to provide an opportunity to explore something already mentioned in the book in more detail, through the lens of a real or imagined example of a child or adolescent. These case studies could be used individually or in class-based learning activities, promoting engagement with literature.</p> <p>Each case study focuses on a specific construct or concept introduced in one of the chapters, includin</p> <ol> <li>ADHD</li> <li>Head injury in a child</li> <li>Autism</li> <li>Gender dysphoria</li> <li>Dyslexia</li> <li>Multilingual families</li> <li>Attachment disorder – how childhood attachment affects later romantic relationships</li> <li>Transition to university</li> <li>Mid-life crisis</li> <li>Dementia</li> </ol>