Theories of Development introduces students to the most influential theorists who have contributed to our understanding of how we develop as individuals. The book focuses on the theorists who have built upon the developmental tradition established by Rousseau, along with other theorists, including ethologists and psychoanalysts, who share a developmental outlook. It also considers theorists in the environmental/learning theory tradition and discusses the practical implications of all theorists' work.
This edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and now includes:
• A new chapter comparing treatment approaches to autism
• Greater attention to Erikson's theory of identity formation and how it pertains to gender issues
• New thoughts on cultural factors in Piaget's theory
• Biographical material on Jane Goodall, Howard Thurman, and Albert Einstein that illustrate developmental processes
Demonstrating how we might view the world differently at various stages of life, Theories of Development is a must-read for all students of psychology and education.
- 360 pages
- English
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Insight 1
Distinguish between the core tenets and historical foundations of major developmental theories, including psychoanalytic, cognitive-developmental, and learning traditions.
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Analyze and compare the key concepts, mechanisms, and assumptions of diverse developmental theories, evaluating their strengths and limitations in explaining human development across the lifespan.
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Apply theoretical frameworks to interpret specific developmental phenomena, such as identity formation, moral reasoning, or language acquisition, and discuss their practical implications for understanding and addressing developmental challenges.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Early Theories: Preformationism, Locke, and Rousseau
- 2 Gesell’s Maturational Theory
- 3 Ethological Theories: Darwin, Lorenz and Tinbergen, and Bowlby and Ainsworth
- 4 Montessori’s Educational Philosophy
- 5 Werner’s Organismic and Comparative Theory
- 6 Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental Theory
- 7 Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
- 8 Learning Theory: Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner
- 9 Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
- 10 Vygotsky’s Social-Historical Theory of Cognitive Development
- 11 Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
- 12 Erikson and the Eight Stages of Life
- 13 Mahler’s Separation/Individuation Theory
- 14 Contrasting Approaches to the Treatment of Autism
- 15 Schachtel on Childhood Experiences
- 16 Jung’s Theory of Adulthood
- 17 Chomsky’s Theory of Language Development
- 18 Conclusion: Humanistic Psychology and Developmental Theory
- Epilogue: A Developmental Perspective on the Standards Movement
- References
- Index
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