Psychological Development And Early Childhood

This is one of a series of four books which form part of the Open University course Child Development. The series provides a detailed and thorough undergraduate-level introduction to the central concepts, theories, current issues and research evidence in developmental psychology. Psychological Development and Early Childhood is a broad and accessible introduction to theory and research, presenting integrated research-based accounts of development in key areas of early childhood, such as perceptual abilities, early relationships, individuality and object knowledge. A focus on modern developmental theories is complemented by detailed consideration of models of developmental processes. A theme that runs through the book is a concern with the ways in which biological, social and cultural influences interact in development. Psychological Development and Early Childhood is a course text for the Open University course ED209.

John Oates is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Open University

Clare Wood is Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Open University

Andrew Grayson is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University