Theories of human development / by Barbara M. Newman and Philip R. Newman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newman, Barbara M.

Contributor:

Newman, Philip R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Developmental psychology.

Human Development--physiology.

Biological Evolution.

Mental Processes.

Psychological Theory.

Socialization.

Psychology, Developmental.

Medical Subjects:

Human Development--physiology.

Biological Evolution.

Mental Processes.

Psychological Theory.

Socialization.

Psychology, Developmental.

Physical Description:

xviii, 379 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, : Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2016]

Summary:

Key human development theories that continue to guide research and practice are examined in this engaging text. Ten key theories are grouped into three families-those that emphasize biological systems, environmental factors, and those that reflect an interaction between the two. This organization enhances students' ability to evaluate, compare, and contrast theories both within and across families. Each family is introduced with an overview of their unique perspectives and the rationale for grouping them together. Discussion of each theory includes the cultural/historical context during the theory's development, its key concepts and ideas, extensions of the theory in contemporary work, an example Showing a modification of the theory, an application of how the theory is used to inform practice, and an analysis of how the theory answers six basic questions that a human development theory should address. Each chapter includes an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the theories to facilitate comparisons. Theories that have a clear life-span focus along with cases and examples that address issues across the life span are included. The second edition features, A new chapter on bioecological theory that highlights the increased use of this theory in the development of family, school, and community intervention programs, A new epilogue that examines the same case via each of the ten theories, illustrating their similarities and differences and how these ideas cast a unique light on a common situation, New opening cases that bring theory to life along with narrative that links the case to the chapter's concepts, guiding questions that help students compare theoretical perspectives, critical thinking questions that focus on using the theory to interpret the case and personal life experiences, and recommended resources that extend students' understanding, More examples from various disciplines that address topics students are likely to encounter as professionals, A new glossary that defines the boldfaced key terms, Enhanced website at WWW.psypress.com/9781848726673 that provides instructors will a test bank, PowerPoints, discussion questions and activities cases with questions, teacing notes for using the book with various types of majors, and a conversion guide outlining changes to the new edition, and students with key terms with hot links to their definitions, chapter summaries and outlines, and additional resources for further study. Updated research and applications highlight the latest scientific developments. Ideal for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate courses in theories of development, life-span or child development taught in psychology, human development, family studies, education and social work. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

Case Vignette 1

What Is Human Development? 3

What Is a Theory? 4

What Do We Expect from a Theory of Human Development? 6

What Are the Challenges to Understanding Human Development Across the Life Span? 9

Why So Many Theories? Which One Should I Choose? 11

The Organization of the Book 11

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 13

Key Terms 13

Recommended Resources 14

References 14

Part I Theories That Emphasize Biological Factors 17

2 Evolutionary Theory 19

Case Vignette 20

Historical Context 21

Key Concepts 21

New Directions 26

A Research Example: Attachment 30

An Application: The Free-Rider Problem 35

How Does Evolutionary Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 37

Critique of Evolutionary Theory 40

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 43

Key Terms 44

Recommended Resources 45

References 46

3 Psychoanalytic Theory 49

Case Vignette 50

Historical Context 51

Key Concepts 53

New Directions 62

A Research Example: The Rediscovery of the Unconscious 66

An Application: Psychoanalytic Theory and Parenting 71

How Does Psychoanalytic Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 74

Critique of Psychoanalytic Theory 77

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 81

Key Terms 82

Recommended Resources 82

References 83

4 Cognitive Developmental Theory 86

Case Vignette 87

Historical Context 88

Key Concepts 89

New Directions 103

A Research Example: Metacognition 111

An Application: Teaching Logico-Mathematical Knowledge 113

How Does Cognitive Developmental Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 115

Critique of Cognitive Developmental Theory 118

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 121

Key Terms 122

Recommended Resources 122

References 123

Part II Theories That Emphasize Environmental Factors 129

5 Learning Theories 131

Case Vignette 132

Historical Context 133

Key Concepts of Four Theories of Learning 134

New Directions 147

A Research Example: Learned Helplessness and Learned Resourcefulness 150

An Application: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 152

How Do the Learning Theories Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 154

Critique of the Learning Theories 158

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 161

Key Terms 162

Recommended Resources 163

References 163

6 Social Role Theory 166

Case Vignette 167

Historical Context 168

Key Concepts 169

New Directions 176

A Research Example: Balancing Work and Family Roles 182

An Application: Supporting Refugee Families and Youth 185

How Does Social Role Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 187

Critique of Social Role Theory 190

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 192

Key Terms 193

Recommended Resources 193

References 194

7 Life Course Theory 198

Case Vignette 199

Historical Context 200

Key Concepts 202

New Directions 207

A Research Example: Work and Family Trade-Offs in Three Cohorts 209

An Application: Life Course Theory and Trajectories of Criminal Behavior 211

How Does Life Course Theory Answer the Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 213

Critique of Life Course Theory 216

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 219

Key Terms 219

Recommended Resources 219

References 220

Part III Theories That Emphasize the Interaction Between the Person and the Environment 223

8 Psychosocial Theory 225

Case Vignette 226

Historical Context 228

Key Concepts 230

New Directions 235

A Research Example: Individual Identity 240

An Application: The Role of Hope in Coping and Problem Solving 242

How Does Psychosocial Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 243

Critique of Psychosocial Theory 247

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 250

Key Terms 250

Recommended Resources 251

References 251

9 Cognitive Social-Historical Theory 255

Case Vignette 256

Historical Context 258

Key Concepts 259

New Directions 265

A Research Example: Cultural Management of Attention 268

An Application: Implications of Vygotsky's Theory for Instruction 270

How Does Cognitive Social-Historical Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 272

Critique of Cognitive Social-Historical Theory 276

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 279

Key Terms 280

Recommended Resources 280

References 281

10 Bioecological Theory 284

Case Vignette 285

Historical Context 287

Key Concepts 290

New Directions 294

A Research Example: Sensitive Care in Two Cultures 295

An Application: Evaluating the Impact of Early Childhood Care on Developmental Outcomes 297

How Does Bioecological Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 298

Critique of Bioecological Theory 302

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 304

Key Terms 305

Recommended Resources 305

References 306

11 Dynamic Systems Theory 308

Case Vignette 309

Historical Context 311

Key Concepts 312

New Directions 321

A Research Example: The A-not-B Error 325

An Application: A Dynamic Systems Model of Antisocial Development 327

How Does Dynamic Systems Theory Answer the Basic Questions That a Theory of Human Development Is Expected to Address? 329

Critique of Dynamic Systems Theory 333

Critical Thinking Questions and Exercises 335

Key Terms 336

Recommended Resources 336

References 337

12 Epilogue 340

Case Vignette and Analysis 341

Why So Many Theories? 348

Which One Shall I Choose? 351.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781848726666

184872666X

9781848726673

1848726678

OCLC:

900634507