An Introduction to Theories of Human DevelopmentAn Introduction to Theories of Human Development provides a comprehensive view of the primary theoretical models of human development including those from the biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, and cognitive developmental perspectives. Along with a brief discussion of a historical background for each of these approaches, this book examines the application of these theories to various aspects of human development, such as the effectiveness of early intervention, individual differences, adolescence, and sociobiology. |
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... Theories of Human Development 293 Glossary 309 References 319 Suggested Readings on Human Development 327 Name Index 341 Subject Index 343 About the Author 351 DETAILED CONTENTS Introduction Part I. An Introduction and Important Ideas.
... Theories of Human Development 293 Glossary 309 References 319 Suggested Readings on Human Development 327 Name Index 341 Subject Index 343 About the Author 351 DETAILED CONTENTS Introduction Part I. An Introduction and Important Ideas.
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Neil J Salkind. DETAILED CONTENTS Introduction Part I. An Introduction and Important Ideas 1. The Study of Human ... Importance of Age 24 ** 20 27 28 28 30 30 30 39 40 Rate of Development and Critical or Sensitive Periods The Shape.
Neil J Salkind. DETAILED CONTENTS Introduction Part I. An Introduction and Important Ideas 1. The Study of Human ... Importance of Age 24 ** 20 27 28 28 30 30 30 39 40 Rate of Development and Critical or Sensitive Periods The Shape.
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Contents
The Study of Human Development | 3 |
The Relationship Between Science and Theory | 15 |
Trends and Issues in Human Development | 27 |
Trends and Issues in Human Development | 29 |
Arnold Gesell and the Maturational Model | 59 |
Ethology and Sociobiology | 79 |
Sigmund Freuds Psychosexual Theory | 109 |
Erik Eriksons Focus on Psychosocial Development | 139 |
Jean Piagets Cognitive Model | 229 |
Lev Vygotskys Sociocultural Theory of Development | 277 |
Comparing Theories of Human Development | 293 |
Glossary | 309 |
| 319 | |
Suggested Readings on Human Development | 327 |
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adaptive adolescent adult applied associated assumptions B. F. Skinner Bandura basic become behaviorists biological Bruner Chapter child development circular reactions classical conditioning cognitive development cognitive-developmental complex component concept concrete operational devel developmental process developmental psychology discussed early effects egocentrism environment environmental Epigenesis Erikson's theory ethologists ethology example experiences factors fixed action pattern formal operational stage Freud function genetic genital stage Gesell Gesell's goal growth human behavior human development ideas imitation important individual differences individual's infant influence interaction Jean Piaget language Lev Vygotsky maturational ment needs objects occur organism outcomes parents period perspective phallic stage phylogenetic inertia Piaget Piaget's theory preoperational primary principle psychic energy psychoanalytic psychosocial reflexes reinforcement relationship response result role Sears's sensorimotor Sigmund Freud social learning theory sociobiology specific stage of development stimulus events structural substage superego takes place teacher theoretical theories of development theorists understand variables Vygotsky Vygotsky's
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