This book discusses the nature of developmental change from conception to adulthood. It considers the most important theories of cognitive development and examines the ingenious methods developed to measure cognitive abilities in young children. It also investigates perceptual, emotional, social, and memory development.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Fetal Development
• Infant Cognition
• Perceptual Development
• Stages of Development
• Memory Development
• Development of Problem Solving
• Emotional Development
• Social Development
• Applications and Future Challenges
• Glossary
• Further Research