childhood and adolescence Shaffer, David R. (David Reed) creator Wood,Eilean Willoughby,Teena text bibliography cau Toronto Nelson 2005 1989 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xxx, 651 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Contents: Introduction to development psychology and its research -- Theories of human development -- Hereditary development,birth and newborn' reading for life -- The physical self: development of brain,the body,and motor skill -- Early cognitive foundations: sensation,case's neo-piagetian theory, and vygotsky's socioculture viewpoint -- Cognitive development: information-processing perspectives and connectionism -- Intelligence: measure mental performance -- Development of language and communication skills -- Emotional development and the establishment of intimate relationships -- Development of the self and social cognition -- Sex differences and similarities,gender-role development,and sexual behavior -- Aggression,altruism, and moral development -- The family -- Extra familial influences: television,computers,schools,and peers. David R. Shaffer. Includes bibliographies and indexes. Child psychology Textbooks Adolescent psychology Textbooks Developmental psychology Textbooks BF721.S4688 155.4 0176416749 88010547 DLC 880408 20210414114512.0 2909686