Psychological & Brain Sciences

See volume 6, Developmental Psychology. Includes surveys of Infant, Childhood, Adolescent, Adulthood, and Life-Span Development.

This handbook explores the research on what is now known about psychological development, from birth to biological maturity.

Basic research, perceptual & cognitive development; social cognition, communication, and language development; social and emotional development.

Biological risks, psycho-social risks, developmental disorders, intervention and policy issues.

Overview of all the major areas of importance in the field, and includes new data from cognitive neuroscience and new chapters on social cognitive development and language.

Reviews the current theory and research findings pertaining to adolescence. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development.

Theories of adolescence, along with emotional, physical and cognitive issues, are explored. Topics covered include families, peer relations, school and leisure time, as well as problem areas such as depression, drug consumption and delinquency.

v. 1. Individual bases of adolescent development -- v. 2. Contextual influences on adolescent development.

Draws on the most recent demographic data to provide an invaluable overview of the developmental psychology of the adult years. Covers a wide range of topics within adult development and aging, from theoretical perspectives to specific content areas.