Developmental Psychology
- Penney Upton - University of Worcester, UK
Introduction to Psychology
Key chapters cover development across the lifespan, including the prenatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, while activities help readers build the underpinning generic critical thinking and transferable skills they need to become independent learners, and to meet the requirements of their programme of study.
Excellnt text
Up to date information
excellent critical thinking
Guidance for both lecturer and student.
I found this textbook very helpful for undergraduate students who are studying Developmental Psychology. First, the text is very concise, easy to read and study, especially for international students. Second, the book gives a more European perspective on the issues about development. Finally, this text has good summaries, tables and charts that help undergraduate students learn better. However, I would prefer a bit more interactive text with more pictures, online activities and other additional material for the students to use as a textbook. Also it seemed that more attention could have been given to early, middle, and late adult development.
Helpful and easy to read as the book is laid out methodically going through life stages. Good material for assessments and transitions work.
Perhaps it would have been helpful to include details about how development for people with learning difficulties can be different. Eg. when developing (or not) peer relationships.
I found that the level of this book would be better for lower levels than year 3 of an undergraduate.
An excellent book which focuses on development across the lifespan.
Throughout this book there are possible assignment topics, questions and case studies. These allow students to engage more with the topic, therefore supporting differing learning styles.
Very good book. Clearly written and laid out. I would have liked it to include more on adult development though.
