Psychological theories of development / the editors of Salem Press.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Editors of Salem Press, author.

Series:

Education Reference Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Developmental psychology.

Educational psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 60 pages).

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This work is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various educational topics. This volume introduces the evolution of a variety of developmental theories and their application to the study of education. The essays discuss the current research regarding developmental stages, examine insights from the field of psychology on the learning process, and consider the development of the theories themselves over several decades.

Contents:

""Education Reference Guide: Psychological Theories of Development""; ""Contents""; ""Introduction""; ""Childhood Development""; ""Adolescent Development""; ""Emerging Adulthood""; ""Language Development""; ""Abstract Thinking Skills""; ""Socio-Emotional Development""; ""Moral Development""; ""Cognitive Development""; ""Developmental Psychology""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (ebrary, viewed June 4, 2014).

ISBN:

9781429835367

1429835362

OCLC:

883632934