Developmental Social Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age by Kevin Durkin ()
Description This book is the first to synthesise this exciting new area for undergraduates. Taking a topic-based approach, it emphasises the social contexts of development and the developmental aspects of social reasoning and social behaviour. Key Features Author(s) Kevin Durkin Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Date of Publication Language(s) English Format Paperback ISBN-10 ISBN-13 Genre Psychology: Professional & General Publication Data Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Blackwell Publishers Content Note 0 Dimensions Weight g Width 172 mm Height 245 mm Spine 46 mm Pagination 832 Description Table Of Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Social Life and Infancy. 3. Attachment to Others. 4. Family and Peers. 5. The Development of Gender. 6. Language Development I: Origins and Course. 7. Language Development II: Social Dimensions of Acquisition and Use. 8. The Development of Non-verbal Communication. 9. Social Cognition I: Understanding the Social World. 10. Social Cognition II: Social Reasoning and Societal Knowledge. 11. Social Cognition III: Social Interaction and Cognitive Development. 12. The Development of Aggression. 13. The Development of Prosocial Behaviour. 14. Moral Development. 15. Adolescence I: Transitions. 16. Adolescence II: Entering the Adult World. 17. Adolescence III: Problems. 18. Adulthood I: Development, Relationships and Roles. 19. Adulthood II: Middle Age and the Later Years. Author Biography Kevin Durkin is professor of psychology at the university of western Australia. His research and teaching interests include child language development, children and the media, gender roles, and adolescent problem behaviour. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit