| Description |
xi, 236 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Themes and perspectives in developmental psychology -- The development of thinking -- Do Piaget's theory and findings stand up to examination? -- What children understand about the mind -- Autism -- Developing an ability to see the world -- Developing an ability to draw -- The role of heredity and environment in intelligence -- Language development -- Developing an ability to communicate -- Parenting and the development of love and attachment -- Freud's theory of personality development -- Moral development -- Development of antisocial behaviour |
| Summary |
"Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood outlines the main areas of developmental psychology, following a thematic approach and offering a broad overview of contemporary interest in the subject. Straightforward language and ample illustrations introduce the reader to the key areas in child development. The material is carefully organized to be as student-friendly as possible. Each chapter addresses a topic, such as perception, verbal communication, and theory of mind. Therefore, chapters are self-contained and comprehensive in their coverage of each aspect of development."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-229) and indexes |
| Subject |
Piaget, Jean, 1896-1980.
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Child psychology.
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Child development -- Psychology.
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Developmental psychology.
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| Author |
Ziegler, Fenja, 1972-
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| LC no. |
2006101210 |
| ISBN |
0863777937 hardback |
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9780863777936 hardback |
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9781841696447 paperback |
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1841696447 paperback |
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