Child, developmental and lifespan psychology

Focusing on reproductive and sexual justice, this important book explores in detail both the challenges that trans people face when negotiating reproductive and sexual health in restrictive social contexts, and their agency in advocating for change.

This volume brings together the current theoretical interest in reconceptualizing second and foreign language learning from a sociocultural perspective on language and learning, with practical concerns about second and foreign language pedagogy.

Theory of Mind (ToM) is the term used for our ability to predict and explain the behaviour of ourselves and others.

On-line information -- and free text in particular -- has emerged as a major, yet unexploited, resource available in raw form.

This comprehensive reference explores the current and future state of biobehavioral markers in family resilience research, with special focus on linking biological and physiological measures to behavioral and health outcomes.

This thorough and multidisciplinary overview of childrearing illustrates and stands on two foundational principles: that the importance of parenting is immense, and that it is undervalued.

This volume evolved from the second life span development conference held at Southern Illinois University entitled "e;Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan.

Gibt es im Verlauf der Kindheit eine lineare Entwicklung moralischer Empfindungen und Urteile?

Self-concept and coping behaviour are important aspects of development in adolescence.

Fed up with conflicting advice?

Sortal concepts are at the center of certain logical discussions and have played a significant role in solutions to particular problems in philosophy.

Do we become better or worse drivers as we age?

Information Processing in Children is a collection of papers from the Seventh Annual Series of Symposia in the Area of Cognition.

This book examines service-learning - a valuable means of promoting civic engagement and youth leadership in students by enabling them to apply their knowledge to needy people in the community.

When a child is struggling with a learning disability or behavioral disorder, it can be overwhelming for their parents, who often do not know what to do or where to turn for help.

People with autism are being left behind today, with only 16 per cent in full-time employment.

This series, Children's Language, reflects the conviction that extensive work on entirely new fronts along with a great deal of reinterpretation of old-front data will be necessary before any persuasive and truly orderly account of language development can be assembled.

This innovative book integrates theory and practice in the teaching of contemporary life skills alongside and as part of language teaching that looks at the 'whole student'.

When deciding what to do, is it best to treat one's own interests as more important than the interests of others, others' interests as more important than one's own, or one's own and others' interests as equally important?

Clarifying misinterpretations of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory and offering a fresh perspective, this insightful book provides practical guidance for scholars on effectively teaching Bronfenbrenner's theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as applying it in research and practice.

Handbook of Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Psychology, Volume 1 covers the evidence-based practices now identified for treating children and adolescents with a wide range of DSM disorders.

Damit Kinder nach Trennung oder Scheidung ihrer Eltern eine gute tragfähige Beziehung zu Mutter und Vater behalten, entscheiden sich immer mehr Eltern für das sogenannte Wechselmodell: Die Kinder leben abwechselnd bei Mutter und Vater.

Why do children get involved with bullying?

Originally published in 1994.

This contributed volume is a real "e;who is who"e; in Latin American psychology.

The chapters in this volume were developed as a follow-up to the Summer Institute entitled "e;Continuity and Change: Family Structure and Process"e; conducted by the second Family Research Consortium.

School absenteeism is a pervasive and difficult problem faced by mental health and school-based professionals.

There is much controversy about the dangers of a free media when it comes to children and adolescents.

An analysis of the roles of behavioural contexts and individual differences in crime causation.

The past fifteen years have witnessed an increasing interest in the cognitive study of the bilingual.

Since the early 1940s, when first identified as childhood psychosis and autistic psychopathy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has continued to burgeon into a major focus of inquiry and interest among researchers, practitioners, and the public alike.

Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund gleich welchen Alters haben ein erhöhtes Risiko für Abhängigkeitserkrankungen, posttraumatische Belastungsstörungen, psychosomatische Leiden und andere psychische Störungen.

In the last 15 years, the field of developmental psychopathology has made enormous strides in uncovering the mechanisms and processes underlying the emergence of mental illness and dysfunction.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention appropriate for a plethora of problems including anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation.

Traditionally, the subject of adolescent development has been explored using a stage based approach, often with an emphasis on the potential risks and problems of adolescence.

In the last decade, the significance of siblings in children's development and adjustment has been widely recognized, and research on brothers and sisters has increased dramatically.

While there are general texts on telemedicine and guidelines on the use of telemedicine in pediatrics, there are no texts focused specifically on the provision of health care to adolescents and young adults using telemedicine.

Written by some of the leading international authorities in the field, this volume provides an overview of significant contemporary psychological research into shyness.

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The book takes the reader ';into the trenches' with the author as he describes his psychoanalytic work with a variety of patients with difficult and complex conditions.

What has been the impact of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases on the lives of young people?

Work hard in school, graduate from a top college, establish a high-paying professional career, enjoy the long-lasting reward of happiness.

The volume's topic was chosen in part because of the rapidly growing salience of dyadic research perspectives in developmental psychology, but also in social psychology and in fields such as communication and family studies.

Creating a Sense of Place in School Environments guides its readers to the characteristics that tend to generate a sense of place through children's vivid descriptions of their school and provides a body of critical information that can be employed to design a better school environment that can imprint cherished childhood memories.

The human figure is one of the earliest topics drawn by the young child and remains popular throughout childhood and into adolescence.

Here is a timely response to the research findings of the last decade.

Every day can be an ordeal for families struggling with the difficult, moody, "e;impossible"e; behavior that may point to childhood depression or bipolar disorder.

Ethological attachment theory is a landmark of 20th century social and behavioral sciences theory and research.

Transforming Teen Behavior: Parent-Teen Protocols for Psychosocial Skills Training is a clinician's guide for treating teens exhibiting emotional and behavioral disturbances.

If life with your teen has become a battleground, it's time to take action.