When developmental psychologists set forth the theory that the roots of adult
psychopathology could be traced to childhood experience and behavior, the idea
quickly took hold. Subsequently, as significant research in this area advanced
during the past decade, more sophisticated theory, more accurate research
methodologies, and improved replication of empirical findings have been the
result.
The Third Edition of the Handbook of Developmental Psychopathologincorporates
these research advances throughout its comprehensive, up-to-date examination of
this diverse and maturing field. Integrative state-of-the-art models document
the complex interplay of risk and protective factors and other variables
contributing to normal and pathological development. New and updated chapters
describe current refinements in assessment methods and