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This bestselling, fully updated textbook explores the relationship between the latest neuroscience and our understanding of child development from 0-18+, considering the links between brain development and social and cultural issues. Packed full of images, case studies, reflection points, further reading suggestions and a full glossary of technical terms, it examines key aspects of development such as emotion, memory, learning, perception and language.

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9781447355670

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"""An engaging, readable book which introduces information effectively and encourages us to question established ideas. It uses accessible language and examples that enable everyone to learn and understand developmental neuroscience."" Jane Dorrian, The Open University ""Child Development and the Brain is a crucial read for anyone interested in origins of human behaviour and learning, and how this might be affected by a range of critical factors."" Robin Sturman Coombs, University of Northampton ""This book shines a light at the neuroscience behind all the core aspects of Psychology that students need to know about. It helps students to make concrete connections with neuroscience using a unique approach."" Kat Cartmell, University of Central Lancashire"

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Rob Abbott is a counsellor and supervisor, Registered Member of BACP (Snr accredited) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is an associate lecturer at the Open University and Clinical Director of the Arun Counselling Centre in Sussex. Esther Burkitt is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Chichester, has Chartered Psychologist and Scientist status with the British Psychological Society and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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