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Child Development and Psychopathology (Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry)
Child Development and Psychopathology - Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Author:Donna M. Gelfand, Lizette Peterson Gelfand and Peterson's book examines current theory and research on normal and deviant psychological development. Focusing on the increasing collaboration between child clinical and developmental psychologists, it firstly explores the historical bases for the limited exchange between the two disciplines and then describes the potential wealth of... more » theory, method, and information that should be shared.The book addresses fundamental issues underlying virtually all topics within the purview of this book series: it elaborates on the differences between adult and child psychopathology; age and gender differences in dysfunctions that emerge over the course of development; critical problems of adjustment that are likely to arise for youths at different ages; alternative conceptualizations of developmental stages and their contribution to research and clinical practice; and developmental issues raised in treatment and prevention.« less