Child Development and the Brain: From Embryo to Adolescence

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Rob Abbott (Department of Childhood and Youth, University of Chichester.) Esther Burkitt (University of Chichester)

Child Development and the Brain

From Embryo to Adolescence

Rob Abbott (Department of Childhood and Youth, University of Chichester.), Esther Burkitt (University of Chichester)

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Policy Press
30 May 2023

Age groups: children; Child welfare; Child & developmental psychology

This bestselling textbook provides social science students with an accessible introduction to neuroscience and the implications for our understandings of child development, considering the links between brain development and social and cultural issues.

Now covering the 0-18+ age range, the new edition critically analyses the relationship between children and young people's thoughts, behaviours and feelings and the ways in which their developing brains are structured. It includes a new section on emotional development in adolescence, considering the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain and the role of brain changes in driving risky behaviours.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, the text connects the latest scientific knowledge to the practice of understanding and working with children. Incorporating the latest research and debate throughout, the book offers students and practitioners working with children:
* case studies showing how brain science is changing practice;
* a companion website including self-test questions;
* end-of-chapter summaries, further reading and questions to test knowledge;
* a glossary of neuroscientific terms.

By: Rob Abbott (Department of Childhood and Youth University of Chichester.), Esther Burkitt (University of Chichester)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781447355670
ISBN 10: 1447355679
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Rob Abbott is a counsellor and supervisor, Registered Member of BACP (Snr accredited) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is an associate lecturer at the Open University and Clinical Director of the Arun Counselling Centre in Sussex. Esther Burkitt is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Chichester, has Chartered Psychologist and Scientist status with the British Psychological Society and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Reviews for Child Development and the Brain: From Embryo to Adolescence

""An engaging, readable book which introduces information effectively and encourages us to question established ideas. It uses accessible language and examples that enable everyone to learn and understand developmental neuroscience."" Jane Dorrian, The Open University ""Child Development and the Brain is a crucial read for anyone interested in origins of human behaviour and learning, and how this might be affected by a range of critical factors."" Robin Sturman Coombs, University of Northampton ""This book shines a light at the neuroscience behind all the core aspects of Psychology that students need to know about. It helps students to make concrete connections with neuroscience using a unique approach."" Kat Cartmell, University of Central Lancashire