Title:
Psychological development and early childhood
Publication Information:
Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishing Limited, 2005
ISBN:
9781405116930
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Summary
Summary
Psychological Development and Early Childhood is a broad and accessible introduction to theory and research, presenting integrated research-based accounts of development in key areas of early childhood.
One of a series of four books which form part of the Open University course Child Development. A focus on modern developmental theories is complemented by detailed consideration of models of developmental processes. A theme that runs through the book is a concern with the ways in which biological, social and cultural influences interact in development.Author Notes
John Oates is Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Open University.
Clare Wood is Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Open University.
Andrew Grayson is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University.
Excerpts
Excerpts
"Psychological Development and Early Childhood is a broad and accessible introduction to theory and research, presenting integrated, research-based accounts of development in key areas of early childhood, such as perceptual abilities, early relationships, individuality and object knowledge. A focus on modern developmental theories is complemented by detailed consideration of models of developmental processes. A theme that runs through the book is a concern with the ways in which biological, social and cultural influences interact in development."--BOOK JACKET.Table of Contents
| 1 Images of Childhood |
| 2 Theories of Development |
| 3 Sensation to Perception |
| 4 Early Cognitive Development |
| 5 Individuality |
| 6 Origins of Development |
| 7 First Relationships |
