The Origins of You. Book Summary

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Jay Belsky, Avshalom Caspi, Terrie E. Moffitt, Richie Poulton

What’s inside

The Origins of You’ delves into how early life experiences shape individual development and influence behavior, personality, and mental health in adulthood.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the impact of childhood on adult life
  • Insights into personal development and behavior
  • Knowledge to improve parenting and educational strategies
  • Awareness of mental health roots for better interventions

Key Points

  • Early life experiences impact adult behavior
  • Influence of childhood on personality development
  • Role of early years in mental health outcomes
  • Interplay between genetics and environment
  • Long-term effects of childhood relationships
  • Importance of early interventions

Who’s it For

  • Psychologists
  • Parents
  • Educators
  • Student of Developmental Psychology
  • People interested in Child Development

About the author

Jay Belsky, Avshalom Caspi, Terrie E. Moffitt, and Richie Poulton are renowned researchers in psychology and human development.