Developing Difference
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This is a long-needed textbook, integrating developmental and differential psychology in a concise yet comprehensive way. Engaging and accessible, Developing Difference accounts for the latest genetic research, and considers how evolution, genetics and human behaviour interconnect across the lifespan.
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1. The Importance of Individual Differences in Development.- 2. Evolution.- 3. Brain Neuroanatomy and Genetics.- 4. Stress Response, Coping Capacity, and Resilience.- 5. Gestation: The Developmental Foundation.- 6. Infancy: Building a Brain.- 7. Childhood: Emerging as a Person.- 8. Adolescence: Transition to Physical Adulthood.- 9. Young Adult Development: Finding a Place in the World.- 10. Adult Development: Balancing Work and Family.- 11. Ageing and Longevity: Managing Decline.- 12. Conclusion: Historical Context.
