Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2 Genes, Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to genes, fetal development and early brain development. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think, feel and act. In this succinct volume, Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: Genetic inheritance, evolution, heredity and environment in individual differences, fetal development, prenatal stimulation, methods of studying the brain, brain development, early and later plasticity and brain organization and atypical development. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2: Genes, Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology, as well as those working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities and special education.

Introduction Part I Genes, Evolution, Heredity and Environment 1. Overview 2. Chromosomes and Genes 3. Genetic Inheritance 4. Evolution 5. Gene Regulation, Epigenesis and Development 6. Heredity and Environment in Individual Differences 7. Genes and Development: Constraints and Plasticity Summary of Part I Core Issues Suggestions for Further Reading Part II Stimulation and Activity During Fetal Development 8. Fetal Development 9. Prenatal Stimulation 10. Fetal Experiences and Later Development Summary of Part II Core Issues Suggestions for Further Reading Part III Brain Development 11. Overview 12. Methods of Studying the Brain 13. Brain Structure 14. The Brain and Experience 15. Brain Development 16. Early and Later Plasticity 17. Gender Differences 18. Brain Organization and Atypical Development 19. Stimulating Development Summary of Part III Core Issues Suggestions for Further Reading Glossary Bibliography Index

Stephen von Tetzchner is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway.