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The developing child
653 pages
A structured, comprehensive journey through the fascinating milestones of human growth, cognition, and social development.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-organized, brightly lit lecture hall led by a deeply knowledgeable and approachable professor. The pace is steady and deliberate, designed to build a sturdy foundation of knowledge rather than rush toward a narrative climax. Its mood is grounded and inquisitive, inviting readers to marvel at the complex, interlocking milestones of human growth from prenatal beginnings to intricate social relationships. The prose is clear, academic, and highly structured, prioritizing retention and real-world application over literary flourish. It balances rigorous psychological theory with a warm appreciation for cultural diversity and family systems. This is an essential, deeply informative experience for psychology students, educators, and anyone genuinely curious about the science of how we become who we are.
- Mood
- structured
- grounded
- inquisitive
- educational
- Tone
- informative
- objective
- accessible
- academic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- human growth · cognitive milestones · nature versus nurture · cultural influences · family dynamics
- The writing
- Clear, structured, and highly pedagogical, prioritizing comprehension and practical application over literary flourish.
- The arc
- Moves from foundational curiosity about human beginnings to a comprehensive, grounded understanding of complex developmental stages.
- Who it's for
- Psychology students, educators, and deeply invested parents seeking a rigorous, evidence-based understanding of how children grow.
Content notes
- discussions of atypical development
- prenatal complications
About the book
Product Description: The Developing Child gives students the tools they require to organize, retain and apply information from the broad field of child psychology, while offering balanced coverage of theory and application, with a strong emphasis on culture. Key Topics: Prenatal Development; Birth and Early Infancy; Physical Development; Perceptual Development; Cognitive Development; Development of Language; Personality Development; Development of Social Relationships; Family System; Atypical Development. For individuals seeking to understand to better understand children. Want to learn more about MyVirtualChild? Visit www.mydevelopmentlab.com and click on the 'watch this video' link to learn about MyVirtualChild. MyDevelpmentLab with MyVirtualChild is available at www.mydevelopmentlab.com.
Description from Open Library.
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