Child Psychology: The Modern Science

Introduction and Perspective. Theories of Child Development. Research Methods. Genetics: The Biological Context of Development. Prenatal Development. Physical Development: Birth, Motor Skills, and Growth. Sensory and Perceptual Development. Cognitive Development: The Piagetian Approach. Cognitive Development: The Information--Processing Approach. Cognitive Development: The Intelligence--Test Approach. Language Development. Early Social and Emotional Development. Development of the Self. Moral Development. Gender--Role Development and Sex Differences. Peer Relations. Glossary. References. Photo Credits. Sources for Chapter--Opening Vignettes. Indexes.