Developmental Psychology: Children and Adolescents (Sixth Edition)

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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book has become a widely popular textbook on developmental psychology in the United States due to its accurate and concise literary style and vividly detailed content. It systematically elaborates on various theories and important research in the field of developmental psychology, with a particular focus on the developmental processes of children and adolescents. The author anticipates readers' questions and concerns, treating readers as active participants in the learning process and exploring the journey of human development together. The book is divided into five parts: theories and research in developmental science, the foundations of development, language, learning, and cognitive development, social and personality development, and the ecology of development. Written by the renowned American social psychologist and developmental psychologist David R. Shaffer, the book systematically introduces the process of human psychological development and the characteristics of each stage, with a focus on the developmental conditions of children and adolescents. It covers theories of developmental psychology, compiling classic research and the latest research trends from various fields. Additionally, each chapter integrates the developmental characteristics of different age stages to provide advice for individual growth. The organic combination of theory and research throughout the book helps students truly understand and apply it to practical research and life, making it a classic textbook for developmental psychology professionals.