Children's psicology and disturbility in evolutive age: What they are and how they work

By Stefano Calicchio

What is developmental psychology? What characterizes the child's psychopathology? Where is the boundary between normality and symptomatic behaviour during childhood?

In this guide you will find the basic notions of developmental psychology explained in a simple, clear and exhaustive way, useful to understand the progress of cognitive development of children and the disorders that may occur during their growth. The book takes the reader by the hand and accompanies him/her through gradual discovery steps, which highlight the key points of the subject. In the course of reading you will learn:

- what characterizes developmental psychology;
- what are the main theoretical currents in the subject;
- what are the disorders that can occur in the developmental age.

Psychology for all! Understanding the scientific basis of psychology has never been so simple, thanks to a line of practical manuals and immediate consultation that can provide the reader with exactly the information he or she is looking for.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stefano Calicchio
• Release date: Jun 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9788835842651

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The notions in this book are of an informative nature only and do not constitute or replace medical or psychological activity. This book is for informational purposes only. The reader assumes full responsibility for his or her choices, aware of the risks associated with ¬ any form of exercise. The content is subject to copyright, all rights of use or reproduction are reserved. Any violation will be prosecuted under the terms of the law © 2020.

Introduction

What is developmental psychology? What characterizes the child's psychopathology? Where is the boundary between normality and symptomatic behaviour during childhood?

This guide aims to answer these questions by introducing the reader to the subject and trying to transmit the body of knowledge that makes up evolutionary psychology in a simple but not simplistic way.

The aim is therefore to offer a tool for knowledge and in-depth study that is pragmatic and accessible to all, thus creating the premises for further exploration of the subject through more specific texts. In order to succeed in this goal, we will first of all start from a deepening of the basic theoretical knowledge on child development, to continue with the methods of investigation used in evolutionary psychology, analyzing the different sources of the subject and discovering which and how many areas of investigation have contributed to the development of the discipline.

We will then go on to deepen the different child psychopathologies and their characteristics, the symptoms useful to recognize prodromes and advanced stages, as well as the possible methods adopted for rehabilitation interventions. Child psychology presents itself as a fascinating field of study especially for its ability to explore the relationship between the development of the individual from a psychological and physical point of view.

The analysis of these processes has led to discoveries that are often counter-intuitive, although it is constantly evolving and a source of continuous revelations. We can therefore say that developmental psychology represents both a great opportunity for knowledge and a