Developmental Psychology
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Cognitive Development: The Learning Brain
by Usha Goswami
ISBN: 978-1-84169-530-3 hbk
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Fundamentals of Development
by Peter Mitchell and Fenja Ziegler
ISBN: 978-0-86377-793-6 hbk
ISBN: 978-1-84169-644-7 pbk
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Theories of Human Development (2007)
by Barbara M Newman and Philip R Newman
Developmental Psychology: A Student's Handbook (2002)
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Goswami: Cognitive Development: The Learning Brain
Cognitive Development: The Learning Brain is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of the bestselling Cognition in Children.
This full-color textbook has been re-written from the perspective of brain science and shows how new discoveries in cognitive neuroscience force us to reconsider traditional theories of cognitive development.
This full-color textbook has been re-written from the perspective of brain science and shows how new discoveries in cognitive neuroscience force us to reconsider traditional theories of cognitive development. Goswami considers the established base of cognitive developmental psychology and demonstrates how new data from brain science require a new theoretical framework based on learning. This book presents a new paradigm for teaching cognitive development, going beyond Piaget to learning and the brain.
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Fundamentals of Development
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.
This replacement for the highly successful Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised with additional material based on articles appearing in the best academic journals, and covers the major studies which have stood the test of time. The book makes an excellent companion for courses introducing developmental psychology, and serves as an accessible yet comprehensive introduction for students and professionals who may have no background knowledge of the subject.