Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I Genes, Evolution, Heredity and Environment

1. Overview

2. Chromosomes and Genes

3. Genetic Inheritance

4. Evolution

5. Gene Regulation, Epigenesis and Development

6. Heredity and Environment in Individual Differences

7. Genes and Development: Constraints and Plasticity

Summary of Part I

Core Issues

Suggestions for Further Reading

Part II Stimulation and Activity During Fetal Development

8. Fetal Development

9. Prenatal Stimulation

10. Fetal Experiences and Later Development

Summary of Part II

Core Issues

Suggestions for Further Reading

Part III Brain Development

11. Overview

12. Methods of Studying the Brain

13. Brain Structure

14. The Brain and Experience

15. Brain Development

16. Early and Later Plasticity

17. Gender Differences

18. Brain Organization and Atypical Development

19. Stimulating Development

Summary of Part III

Core Issues

Suggestions for Further Reading

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Stephen von Tetzchner is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway.

Reviews

The individual topic books in the Topics from Child and Adolescent Psychology are drawn from Stephen von Tetzchner’s comprehensive core textbook, Child and Adolescent Psychology. Praise for the core textbook:‘Extremely useful text for students and practitioners alike.’ Dr. Graham Music, Consultant Psychotherapist, Tavistock Clinic London, UK.‘Illustrates how knowledge about typical and atypical development can be integrated and used to highlight fundamental processes of human growth and maturation.’ Dr. John Coleman, PhD, OBE, UK.