Stephen Von Tetzchner

Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 1 Theory and Methodology (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to the key theoretical perspectives and methodologies in developmental psychology. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000606188
• Artikelnr.: 64249592

Autorenporträt

Stephen von Tetzchner is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part I Developmental Psychology
1. Psychology and Development
2. The Historical Roots of Developmental Psychology
3. Globalization
4. Typical and Atypical Development
5. Recurrent Issues in Developmental Psychology
6. Modeling Development
7. Dynamic Systems
8. Vulnerability, Risk, Resilience and Protection
9. The Developmental Way of Thinking
Summary of Part I
Core Issues
Suggestions for Further Reading
Part II Theoretical Perspectives
10. The Function of Developmental Theories
11. Psychodynamic Psychology
12. Behaviorism
13. Logical Constructivism
14. Social Constructivism
15. Evolutionary Psychology
16. Ethological Psychology
17. Ecological Psychology
18. Information Processing
19. Critical Developmental Psychology
20. Distinguishing between Theories
Summary of Part II
Core Issues
Suggestions for Further Reading
Part III Methods of Gaining Knowledge about Children
21. Observations
22. Questionnaires and Interviews
23. Archival Research
24. Methodologies
25. Special Methods for Studying Infants
26. Criteria for Research Methodology
27. Assessment
28. Ethical Considerations
Summary of Part III
Core Issues
Suggestions for Further Reading
Part IV Child and Adolescent Disorders
29. Categorization of Disorders and Classification Systems
30. Sensory Impairments
31. Motor Impairments
32. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
33. Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
34. Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
35. Addictions
36. Acquired Disorders
Summary of Part IV
Core Issues
Suggestions for Further Reading
Glossary
Bibliography
Index