title: Developmental psychiatry: a perspective.
abstract: A brief historical introduction to developmental psychology puts twentieth century views into perspective. The ideas of continuity, critical periods and predictability are examined. The case for a developmental perspective of human development is argued, and the tenets underlying such a model are suggested. The utility of the study of human development is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital, Parkville, Victoria.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Solinski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D010553:Personality Development; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment