Child psychology : the modern science
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Child psychology : the modern science
J. Wiley, c1995
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This introduction to the different stages of child development, from conception through to adolescence, emphasizes the scientific underpinnings of child psychology and takes a contextual approach. The book has a strong scientific research orientation, with a chapter on research methods and treatment of current issues. This edition has been revised to describe further cultural factors and family/school influences, new social policy applications and new questions. A study guide is available to accompany the main work.
Table of Contents
- Theories of Child Development
- Research Methods
- Genetics: The Biological Context of Behaviour
- Prenatal Development
- Birth, Growth, and the Development of Skill
- Sensory and Perceptual Development
- Cognitive Development: The Piagetian Approach
- Cognitive Development: The Information-Processing Approach
- Cognitive Development: The Intelligence Test Approach
- Language Development
- Early Social and Emotional Development
- The Development of the Self
- Moral Development
- Gender Role Development and Sex Differences
- Peer Relations.
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