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• Cover Page
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction: Why use this course companion to developmental psychology?
• Part One The Basics of Developmental Psychology
• 1.1 Definition
• 1.2 Developmental psychology and related disciplines/theories
• 1.3 History of developmental psychology
• 1.4 Founding figures and their core ideas
• 1.5 Thinking like a developmental psychologist
• 1.6 Learning outcomes and assessment
• 1.7 Running themes
• Part Two Course Companion to the Curriculum
• 2.1 Research methods in developmental psychology
• 2.2 Perceptual development
• 2.3 Cognitive development
• 2.4 Language development
• 2.5 Physical/motor development
• 2.6 Biological/hereditary influences on development
• 2.7 Social influences on development
• 2.8 Development of self and identity
• 2.9 Gender development
• 2.10 Emotional development, deprivation and enrichment
• Part Three Study, Writing and Revision Skills (in collaboration with David McIlroy)
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 How to get the most out of your lectures
• 3.3 How to make the most of seminars
• 3.4 Essay-writing tips
• 3.5 Revision hints and tips
• 3.6 Exam tips
• 3.7 Tips on interpreting essay and exam questions
• 3.8 Summary
• Glossary
• References