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1. Introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists
(By Ian Stuart-Hamilton)
Central Library (Level 3)
BF724.8 Stu 2014
About the book:
A complete primer for non-specialists on the psychology of ageing, this accessible and comprehensive book explains the key issues clearly and concisely. Beginning with explanations of ageing, life expectancy and demographics, it goes on to discuss the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people’s lives. From changes in intelligence and personality to mental health and sexuality, the author explains the psychology involved and focuses on the points that offer the most practical help to those working with the older populous. Drawing on the latest findings in the field, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
(2) Pretend play in childhood : foundation of adult creativity
(By Sandra W. Russ)
Central Library (Level 3)
BF717 Rus 2014
About this book:
Sandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, arguing that pretend play in childhood provides a foundation for adult creativity. She describes cognitive and affective processes involved in play and creativity, as well as the possible evolutionary purposes of play and its cultural variations. In particular, she highlights the importance of pretend play in helping children to access emotional memories and fantasies and presents interventions designed to encourage children s creativity (APA).
3. Young child observation : a development in the theory and method of infant observation
(Edited by Simonetta M. G. Adamo and Margret Rustin)
Central Library (Level 3)
BF721 You 2014
About the book:
Observing young children at play is an everyday and often fascinating and pleasurable experience for many of us. It also has a great pedigree in the development of psychoanalysis from Freud’s observation of his grandson’s game with the cotton-reel onwards.
This book describes the practice of observing young children in home and nursery settings in a systematic and non-intrusive way in order to expand our understanding of their emotional, cognitive, and social development. It uses a psychoanalytic lens to enrich the meaning of what is seen. How do minds and personalities take shape? How can we train people to see what is most relevant in helping children to develop?
The chapters range from classic papers by famous practitioners of an older generation to observations completed in recent years in the UK, Europe, and the US. Observation of this sort has also spread to Latin America, India, Australia, Africa, and the Far East. The differences and continuities with Infant Observation are the starting point. What happens when a child starts nursery? How active a playmate should an observer be? How do we balance the close attention given to the observed child with the wider group of children in a nursery? How do we make sense of the marked cultural differences we see between families, nurseries, and indeed national cultures? How can we use observation as a baseline for early intervention and how can we research what we are doing? (Karnac Books)
(By Sarah Grison)
Central Library (Level 3)
About this book:
This is a new introductory text designed to help students succeed in the course. Psychology in Your Life was created with the realities of the modern classroom in mind–the text and the media get students actively engaged with the topics, show them how psychology can be relevant to their lives, and teach them how to be critical consumers of information.
Contents covered include the world of psychology, the role of biology in psychology, consciousness, development across the lifespan, sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking and cognitive abilities, motivation and emotion, health and well-being, social psychology, personality, psychological disorders, psychological treatments, etc. (W.W. Norton & Co.)
(5) Child forensic psychology : victim and eyewitness memory
(Edited by Robyn H. Holliday and Tammy A. Marche)
BF371 Chi 2013
About this book:
Using real-life criminal cases to illustrate theory and practices, this is important reading for those seeking to understand children as witnesses and as victims in forensic psychology. Ideal for students and practitioners of both developmental and forensic psychology, it offers fascinating insight into the mysteries of child forensic psychology. (Palgrave Macmillan)
