Developmental psychology theory, research, and applications - Shaffer, David R. (David Reed) 1946- (Monterey, Calif. Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., 1985)
Theories of human development -- Hereditary influences on human development -- Prenatal development and birth -- The physical child: sensory capabilities, motor development and growth -- Perceptual development -- Learning and development -- Development of language and communiction skills -- Cognitive development -- Intelligence: measuring mental performance -- Attachment: the development of intimate relationships -- The self and social development -- Sex differences and sex-role development -- Moral development and self-control -- The family -- Beyond the home setting: extrafamilial influences.
Includes bibliographies and indexes.
Keywords: Child psychology -- Textbooks; Adolescent psychology -- Textbooks; Developmental psychology -- Textbooks; Child Development; Child Psychology