Biopsychosocial Regulatory Processes in the Development of Childhood Behavioral Problems

In this timely volume, leading behavioral scientists describe recent advances in our understanding of the multiple biopsychosocial regulatory processes underlying the development of children’s behavior disorders. A full spectrum of regulatory influences is addressed, ranging from genes to cultural factors. Individual chapters highlight the importance of developing research paradigms that synthesize biological, behavioral, and social-ecological influences, and of viewing self-regulation as a complex system that reorganizes across development. The regulatory foundations of a diverse range of childhood behavior problems are examined, including anxiety, social withdrawal, depression, conduct problems, inattention and impulsivity, and sleep problems.

Children's behavior problems are major concerns for families and schools. In this volume, leading behavioral scientists describe exciting advances in research on regulatory influences that govern the development of childhood behavior problems including anxiety, aggression, and inattention. The authors highlight research that combines information about biological, behavioral, and social causes of psychopathology.