Developmental Psychology, Second Edition | Juta

Explore how the mind and personality develop through two complementary perspectives. Developmental Psychology, second edition, offers a broad, integrative introduction that brings psychoanalytic and cognitive approaches together with reflection on the South African context.

For students working through developmental theory or health professionals deepening their understanding, this book provides a framework for connecting different explanations of development rather than viewing them in isolation.

What This Book Covers

• Psychoanalytic perspectives: Understand how the mind affects the development of personality.
• Cognitive perspectives: Explore the development of the mind and how this complements a psychoanalytic approach.
• Development in South Africa: Consider how the South African context influences development in the book's third section.
• An integrated approach: Bring these perspectives together to build a broader understanding of developmental psychology.

Who This Book Is For

Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as health professionals seeking a theory-driven introduction to developmental psychology.

Book Details

Publisher: Juta
Edition: Second edition
Subject: Developmental psychology
ISBN: 9781485102274