{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-developmental-psychology-paperback","title":"Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFenja Ziegler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of the highly successful \u003cem\u003eFundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood \u003c\/em\u003ehas been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre children born good or bad?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do children understand about the mind?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat roles do nature and nurture play in child development?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in the previous edition, the book follows a thematic approach and outlines the main areas of developmental psychology, including classic theories and studies, and offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic - such as theory of mind, attachment, and moral development - and is self-contained and comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology, an overview of developmental disorders, and an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is student-friendly, with all topics described in straightforward language, illustrated in full colour, and organized as standalone chapters. The text will make an excellent companion to introductory courses on developmental psychology, and for instructors there are high-quality lecture slides, and a bank of multiple choice questions. The text is written to be both accessible and comprehensive, and to provide an engaging overview for students and professionals who have little or no background in this area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Mitchell\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor in Cognitive Development in the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. His main research interests are the development of an understanding of the mind in typical and atypical development and visuo-spatial abilities in autism. He has served as Chair of the Developmental Section of the British Psychological Society (2004-2006) and since 2007 he has served as editor of the \u003cem\u003eBritish Journal of Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFenja Ziegler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Lincoln. Fenja's main research interest is in imagination and how it relates to social decision-making, mentalising and perspective-taking in narrative and space, which she studies in children and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.7 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52613996544282,"sku":"9781848720510","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/yU3cVUbxTk9781848720510.webp?v=1785422626","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-developmental-psychology-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}