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Theories of human development / Barbara M. Newman, Philip R. Newman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, [2007]Copyright date: ©2007Description: ix, 338 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0805847022
  • 9780805847024
  • 1410617726
  • 9781410617729
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 155 22
LOC classification:
  • BF713 .N494 2007
Online resources:
Contents:
Evolutionary theory -- Psychosexual theory -- Cognitive developmental theory -- Learning theories -- Social role theory -- Life course theory -- Psychosocial theory -- Cognitive social historical theory -- Dynamic systems theory.
Summary: "Intended for courses on theories of human development, this new text presents nine theories grouped into three major families—those that emphasize biological systems; those that emphasize environmental factors; and those that emphasize a dynamic interaction between biological and environmental forces. The nine theories selected have a long and productive history in human development and continue to evolve as a result of new insights. The inclusion of social role theory and life course theory expand the book's relevance to the study of adulthood and aging. Grouping the theories by families enhances students' ability to think critically about theoretical ideas, assess the strengths and weaknesses of each theory, and gain a deeper understanding of how each theory guides research and application. The three families are introduced with a brief overview of the unique perspectives of each theory and the rationale for grouping these theories together."--Publisher description.
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Book South Campus South Campus Main Collection 155 NEW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A429695B
Book South Campus South Campus Main Collection 155 NEW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A276406B

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-320) and index.

Evolutionary theory -- Psychosexual theory -- Cognitive developmental theory -- Learning theories -- Social role theory -- Life course theory -- Psychosocial theory -- Cognitive social historical theory -- Dynamic systems theory.

"Intended for courses on theories of human development, this new text presents nine theories grouped into three major families—those that emphasize biological systems; those that emphasize environmental factors; and those that emphasize a dynamic interaction between biological and environmental forces. The nine theories selected have a long and productive history in human development and continue to evolve as a result of new insights. The inclusion of social role theory and life course theory expand the book's relevance to the study of adulthood and aging. Grouping the theories by families enhances students' ability to think critically about theoretical ideas, assess the strengths and weaknesses of each theory, and gain a deeper understanding of how each theory guides research and application. The three families are introduced with a brief overview of the unique perspectives of each theory and the rationale for grouping these theories together."--Publisher description.

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