Human Growth & Development: An Irish Perspective - Softcover

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• 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 courses

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