Publisher's Synopsis
This overview of developmental research methods prepares students to carry out, report, and evaluate research. *Provides up-to-date discussions of some of the most currently active and important research areas in developmental psychology, such as infant cognition, attachment, self concept, and theory of mind *Presents new material, including applied developmental psychology, time-series designs, Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems approach, self-concept, and theory of mind *Explores every step in the research process - from the initial concept to the final written product. *Covers issues in experimental design as well as the procedural skills necessary to translate design into research. *Balances coverage of general research principles and specific research topics in developmental psychology. *Covers issues related to procedure and implementation as well as abstract matters of experimental design. *Focuses throughout the life span, not just childhood. *Combines challenging material with an accessible presentation. *Provides a glossary of important terms and end-of-chapter exercises.
