Human Growth & Development by Emma Zara O'brien
* Explains lifespan development from conception to old age, and is supported by Irish facts, research, statistics and context * Introduces and discusses key debates within psychology, such as nature vs. nurture and critical vs. sensitive periods of development, by using contemporary case studies and findings * Examines the stages from infancy to adolescence within the framework of physical, cognitive and socioemotional theories * Visually well presented with each chapter containing: - Chapter outline and objectives - Keywords in definition boxes - Case study displaying application of theory and issues - A focus on a contemporary issue relating to each chapter content, making the learning experience very real - Recap of key points at end of chapter to aid revision and learning * Always keeping the learner in mind, it is written in an accessible language and promotes easy understanding of key concepts and theories * Suitable for students taking the following courses : - Human Growth & Development FETAC Level 5 - Child Development & Childcare FETAC Level 5 - Community Care Assistant FETAC Level 5 - Community & Health Services FETAC Level 5 (Pre-Nursing) - CACHE courses in Childcare & Health & Social Care - Certificate in Social Studies - Youth Work, Sociology, Psychology - FDI & CDE Imperial College of Dance - Montessori courses and Returning to Education coursesEmma O'Brien M.Litt, H. Dip. Ed., H. Dip. Psych is a lecturer of Lifespan Development at Inchicore College of Further Education. She has worked as a researcher in the Centre for Disability Studies, UCD and in the National Children's Office. She is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780717144617 |
| ISBN 10 | 0717144615 |
| Title | Human Growth & Development |
| Author | Emma Zara O'brien |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2008-04-08 |
| Number of pages | 223 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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