12 Apr, 2010
The Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute (DDPI) has been formed to allow therapist to become appropriately trained and certified as practitioners and/or consultants of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy(DDP). The DDPI has a certification process to become a certified practitioner of DDP and to become a certified consultant of DDP. Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, which is an effective and evidence-based treatment (Becker-Weidman & Hughes, 2008) has been developing for over a decade now. The purpose of the Institute and its certification program is to ensure that practitioners of the model adhere to its basic principles and to maintain integrity of the model. Dyadic Developmental…. Click Here to Read More
12 Apr, 2010
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is an evidence-based and effective form of treatment for children with trauma and disorders of attachment. It is an evidence-based treatment, meaning that there has been empirical research published in peer-reviewed journals. Craven & Lee (2006) determined that DDP is a supported and acceptable treatment (category 3 in a six level system). However, their review only included results from a partial preliminary presentation of an ongoing follow-up study, which was subsequently completed and published in 2006. This initial study compared the results of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with other forms of treatment, ‘usual care’, 1 year after…. Click Here to Read More
11 Apr, 2010

Product DescriptionThis interdisciplinary book offers a unique exploration of the formative effects of children’s early life experiences, with an emphasis on interactions among neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and cultural dynamics. The authors draw on insights from psychobiological, clinical, and cross-cultural comparative research that maps the robustness of these developmental dynamics across species and societies. Multidisciplinary case studies focus on specific periods of development, or windows of susceptibility, during which caregiving and other cultural practices potentially have a long-lasting impact on brain and behavior. Chapters describe in detail: how social experience…. Click Here to Read More
10 Apr, 2010

Product DescriptionThis text is the first to provide a coherent theoretical treatment of the flourishing new field of developmental psychobiology which has arisen in recent years on the crest of exciting advances in evolutionary biology, developmental neuroscience, and dynamic systems theory. Michel and Moore, two of the field’s key pioneers and researchers, integrate primary source information from research in both biological and psychological disciplines in a clear account of the frontier of biopsychological investigation and theorizing. Explicitly conceptual and historical, the first three chapters set the stage for a clear understanding of the field and its research, with…. Click Here to Read More
9 Apr, 2010
What can I do with a PhD in developmental psychology other than teaching at an…. Click Here to Read More
8 Apr, 2010

Product DescriptionThis book addresses key issues in child neuropsychology but differs from other books in the field in its emphasis on clinical practice rather than research issues. to focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood CNS insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact of injury on ongoing development. Second, processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development are outlined and the concepts of brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insult discussed. Finally, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes…. Click Here to Read More
2 Apr, 2010
I need to do a book report for my college class, but i dont know of any fictional books that deal with or are about developmental psychology. any…. Click Here to Read More
29 Mar, 2010

Product DescriptionThis accessible, clearly written text approaches child psychopathology as “normal development gone awry” and encourages students to “think developmentally” about psychopathology, from childhood through adolescence. The fifth edition includes cutting-edge research, improved organization, and new coverage of problems that arise in late adolescence/early adulthood. Developmental…. Click Here to Read More
28 Mar, 2010

Product DescriptionA lively, topical introduction to developmental psychology, written at an understandable level by an international team of respected researchers. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/slater for additional online resources for this text An Introduction to Developmental…. Click Here to Read More
27 Mar, 2010
Based on sensory, cognitive, or social development? (Doing research and needing detailed psychology…. Click Here to Read More
25 Mar, 2010

Product DescriptionDevelopmental Psychology: A Student’s Handbookis a major new textbook that provides an up-to-date account of theory and research in the rapidly-changing field of child development. Margaret Harris and George Butterworth have produced an outstanding volume that includes recent research from the USA and Europe. The text is designed for undergraduate students who have little or no prior knowledge of developmental psychology. Key features include specially designed textbook features, such as key term definitions, chapter summaries, and annotated further reading sections. The text contains over 95 figures and tables, to illustrate principles described in the text., as well…. Click Here to Read More
24 Mar, 2010
So I need to come up with a topic dealing with Developmental Psychology. I thought about doing autism or vaccines and the relation they may have to autism. But it seems like a quite a few others in my class are already doing that subject. Oh, this is a compare/contrast paper and we have to find two articles on our topic and compare them to determine which one is more informative. So any suggestions and/or tips would be appreciated….. Click Here to Read More