Developmental Psychology: Revisiting The Classic Studies - Softcover

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Developmental Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is brought together by some of the world s leading voices in this rich and historically significant sub-field of psychology. Researchers interested in child development often have a very challenging task on their hands. Faced with subjects with under developed skills in language, cognitive tasking and emotional responses, scholars have to use robust methods to perform their studies to reach meaningful conclusions, a task made much more difficult in the early part of the 20th century before technological developments. The original studies, now seen as classic , are fascinating insights into the world of child development and seen as de rigeur in textbooks today: from Piaget s studies in cognitive development to Baron-Cohen s Sally-Ann task for deducing Theory of Mind and Autism. However, how relevant are they in today s world, especially with newer research findings and methodological developments? This title provides a telescopic lens back to the past when investigations first began, then to the present day when new light is shining on these key pieces of research, to present a contemporary assessment of all aspects of developmental psychology. Organised in a way that way fits with an introductory course in developmental psychology, this title could be a principal text for classes that want to present a historical picture of developmental psychology via its key studies, or more generally support these courses as recommended reading. It should prove invaluable for anyone with an interest in understanding this fascinating field.

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