Publisher's Synopsis
Taking a multicultural focus, this book aims to introduce students to the diversity of human behaviour. Features include exercises to enhance critical thinking, and opportunities for readers to gain insights through their own life experiences. Each chapter begins with a section entitled "Exploring your own development", and ends with questions and activities designed to facilitate personal understanding.;There is a strong emphasis on parenting and child care issues, and the book features "exploring parent/child relationship" boxes. This offers students practical suggestions for dealing with parent/child relationships, and be better care-givers. Up-to-date research examples with everyday applications make research findings more relevant for students. The book is intended for undergraduate psychology students.
