Wege in die Entwicklungspsychologie

No other stage of life changes a person as rapidly as childhood and adolescence. Written in a broad, understandable, and illustrative manner, this book provides a good introduction to the psychological development during childhood and youth. The successful book, now in its fifth edition, serves as a guide: it offers valuable insights into the developmental psychology of children and adolescents. Gerd Mietzel emphasizes key topics in each chapter, selecting themes within cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development that deserve special attention in their respective age ranges. With numerous examples and topics extending beyond psychology, this book appeals to all readers, both professionals and interested laypeople, who wish to understand the development of children and adolescents.

Contents:
1. What is developmental psychology? What are its goals?
2. Foundations and beginnings of human development
3. The first two years of life: physical and social-emotional development
4. The first two years of life: cognitive development
5. The years from two to seven: cognitive development
6. The years from two to seven: physical and social-emotional development
7. Middle childhood: cognitive development
8. Middle childhood: physical and social-emotional development
9. Adolescence and emerging adulthood: introduction and cognitive development
10. Adolescence and emerging adulthood: physical and social-emotional development.