Developmental Psychology

The expanded edition of this popular book deals with the psychological development of the individual during childhood and adolescence. It analyses development with a focus on the personality of the person, according to individual psychological functions, but also in relation to his position in the most important social structures. The analysis is now complemented by biological aspects. < br> The book explains what reactions are standard for certain periods of human life and provides information about children's psychological needs, the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of which affects children's experiences and behavior. Knowledge of developmental psychology also enables the reader to understand his or her own childhood and adolescent experiences, and therefore himself or herself.