Laura Katus – författare

Executive Function in Childhood: Development, Individual Differences, and Real-Life Importance examines executive function during infancy and early childhood through the lenses of developmental psychology, neuropsychology, and educational psychology.Co-authored by three experts in the field, this concise book is aimed at early undergraduate students and, as well as providing an up-to-date overview of executive function, illustrates a range of core concepts around psychological assessment of infants and children, including neuroimaging. The text is accessible for students with limited prior knowledge, and will enable them to acquire more in-depth understanding from literature in the field.

Key Topics in Infant Development provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science of infant development from birth to three years of age. Bringing together classic theories, contemporary research, and developmental neuroscience perspectives, it explores how infants learn, think, communicate, form relationships, and adapt to their environments during the earliest years of life.The book introduces readers to the foundational concepts, theories, and methods that underpin the study of infant development. It examines major debates including nature versus nurture, sensitive periods, continuity and discontinuity, and active versus passive learning, alongside the contributions of influential theorists. The text explores cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and motor development, while also introducing developmental cognitive neuroscience approaches, including brain imaging and behavioural methods used to study infants. Dedicated chapters consider research methods, developmental processes across diverse global contexts, links between developmental science and policy, and emerging directions for the field. Throughout, the book integrates theoretical perspectives with real-world applications and contemporary research evidence.Written for undergraduate psychology students and those studying child development, education, health sciences, and related disciplines, this book provides a clear and engaging foundation in infant development. It will also serve as a valuable resource for educators, practitioners, and researchers seeking an accessible overview of current theory, methods, and evidence.