Developmental Psychology (Student Handbook to Psychology)

Author: Lynn M ShelleyPublisher: Facts on FileHardcover:ISBN 10: 0816082820ISBN 13: 978-0816082827People undergo vast changes in a lifespan. Developmental Psychology shows how we change as we gradually move from infancy into childhood and, ultimately, through adulthood and old age. The processes of development are affected both by the environment and by our genetic makeup in complex and interesting ways. The development of our ultimate ways of thinking, socializing, and feeling result from the world we encounter as we move through life. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Written by academic experts, these exceptional introductions to psychology all share an objective, conversational style that is readable and makes even difficult concepts accessible to teens. The books are logically arranged, with overviews of each subfield's history, background, landmark research and scholarship, and current status, as well as numerous real-life