Introducing Child Psychology is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.
- A non-technical introduction for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.
- Presents the major topics of child development investigated by psychologists.
- Pays particular attention to the most recent research findings.
- Consistently relates psychological knowledge to practical situations, showing what psychology has to offer in real life situations involving children.
- Learning is supported by study boxes, summaries, definitions and suggestions for further reading.
List of Boxes.
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
About The Author.
Preface.
1. Finding Out About Children:.
What Is Child Psychology?.
Nature And Aims.
Methods.
Cross-Sectional And Longitudinal Approaches.
Why Do We Need Child Psychology?.
Answering Questions: The Subjective Way.
Answering Questions: The Objective Way.
The Role Of Theory.
Summary.
Further Reading.
2. The Nature of Childhood:.
Historical Perspective.
The Child As Miniature Adult.
The Child As Victim.
Today’s Child.
Cultural Perspective.
Variations In Child Rearing Practices.
Individualistic Andlc¼
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