Child Psychology - Development in a Changing Society

Klappentext In this comprehensive overview, readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories, perspectives, and research that characterize contemporary themes in child development. The book uses a contextual approach to examine the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional foundations of child development. Special attention is paid throughout to the contexts in which development occurs, including families and the larger culture, and how these intersect with our changing society. Zusammenfassung In this comprehensive overview! readers will gain a better understanding of the various theories and perspectives that characterize contemporary themes in child development. The book examines key contexts such as the biological! sociocultural! and cognitive approaches! providing a comprehensive look at the contemporary thinking in the field.

Sommario

Part I. Understanding the Contexts of Child Development.
1. Frameworks for Development.

2. Studying Child Development and its Contexts.

3. The Biological Context of Development.

Part II. Contexts of Physical Development.

4. Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn.

5. Early Capacities in Infancy.

6. The Brain, Physical Growth, and Health.

Part III Contexts of Cognitive Development.

7. Piaget and Vygotsky.

8. Information Processing and Core Knowledge Approaches.

9. Intelligence and Schooling.

10. Language and Communication.

Part IV. Contexts of Social and Emotional Development.

11. Social and Emotional Worlds of Infants and Young Children.

12. Self and Identity.

13. Sex Differences and Gender Role Development.

14. Moral Development.

15. Relationships with Peers.

16. Families and Society.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Vivian Carlson, Lisa Comparini, Patricia Marks Greenfield, R Harwood, Robin Harwood, Robin (University of Connecticut) Harwood, Robin (University of Connecticut) Miller Harwood, Robin L. Harwood, Robin L. Miller Harwood, Robin Miller Harwood, Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, Scott A. Miller, Scott A. (University of Florida) Miller, Scott A. (University of Florida) Harwood Miller, Miller Scott A., Jeannine Pinto, Ross Vasta, Ross (State University of New York at Brockport) Vasta, Vasta Ross, Frances Chaput Waksler, Alastair Younger
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 26.08.2008
• EAN: 9780471706496
• ISBN: 978-0-471-70649-6
• Pagine: 800
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology