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An exciting introduction to the scientific interface between biological studies of the brain and behavioural studies of human development. The authors trace the field from its roots in developmental psychology and neuroscience, and highlight some of the most persuasive research findings before anticipating future directions the field may take. They begin with a brief orientation of the brain, along with genetics and epigenetics, and then summarise brain development and plasticity. Later chapters detail the neurodevelopmental basis of a wide variety…
Provides an overview of the evolution of the field from developmental psychology and neuroscience, integrating this history with some of the newest and most persuasive research findings
Early chapters provide foundational information about neural structure and function for those readers who haven't previously taken a course in neuroscience
'Scientist spotlight' interview boxes showcase the origin story of a leading figure in the field, whose research focus relates to the topics under discussion
Synthesises new research on infant, child and adolescent development, combining cognitive and social aspects of brain function
Captures the current state of the field and highlights questions that remain unanswered or are up for debate, inviting readers to undertake further research into these areas
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Authors
Heather Bortfeld,University of California, Merced
Heather Bortfeld is Professor of Psychological Sciences and Cognitive and Information Sciences at the University of California, Merced. She has been a pioneer in the development of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as a tool for measuring changes in brain activity in infants and toddlers as they engage with the world around them. She is currently the Emmett, Bernice, and Carlston Cunningham Endowed Chair in Cognitive Development at UC Merced, and an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Sciences.
Silvia A. Bunge,University of California, Berkeley
Silvia A. Bunge is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and directs the Building Blocks of Cognition Laboratory, which draws from the fields of cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education research. She studies the development of higher-level cognitive abilities, how they are shaped by experience, and how they support academic success. She is an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Sciences and the recipient of a Jacobs Foundation Advanced Career Research Fellowship and an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award.