An introduction to theories of human development
Salkind, Neil J.2004
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'An Introduction to Theories of Human Development' examines the development process, looking at the series of changes that occur as a result of an interaction between biological and environmental factors. This brief, accessible core text provides a comprehensive view of the major developmental perspectives in a way that should appeal especially to students going on to applied careers in the social and behavioral sciences, education, and the human services and other helping professions. Neither overly detailed nor unnecessarily technical, it is intended as a basic introduction. At the same time, the author does not "talk down" or condescend to the reader. He emphasizes the applied nature of these developmental theories, not only in the text material but also with features such as boxed highlights. The book is organized into five major parts, beginning with an introduction to the primary concepts and important ideas about human development and research and then grouping various theories into four major theoretical perspectives--maturational and biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive developmental--before concluding with an integrative chapter that compares the various theories covered.
Main title:
An introduction to theories of human development / Neil J. Salkind.
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Imprint:
Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London : Sage Publications, c2004.
Collation:
xvi, 351 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
PART ONE. AN INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT IDEAS 1. An Introduction to the Study of Human Development 2. Trends & Issues in Human Development PART TWO. THE MATURATIONAL & BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES Arnold Gesell and the Maturational Model 4. The Importance of Biology: Sociobiology & Ethology PART THREE. THE PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACH 5. Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Theory 6. Erik Erikson's Focus on Psychosocial Development PART FOUR. THE BEHAVIORAL PERSPECTIVE 7. The Behavioral Models of Development 8. Social Learning Theory PART FIVE. THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL VIEW 9. Jean Piaget's Cognitive Model 10. Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Development PART SIX. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 11. Comparing Theories of Human Development
ISBN:
9780761926399 (pbk)
Dewey class:
155
Language:
English
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BRN:
90457