Theories Of Developmental Psychology Av Patricia H. Miller

Theories of Developmental Psychology is the ideal book for anyone interested in an insightful, in-depth look at child development. With her engaging tone and exceptional scholarship, Patricia Miller illustrates what is exciting about each theory she presents and how it contributes to a broader understanding of developmental psychology. Revised to reflect the latest empirical and theoretical findings as well as our changing world <B>Theories of Developmental Psychology 6th edition</B> provides the most current and balanced presentation of developmental theory available today.<B> <P>New to the 6th edition:</P></B> <P>· New coverage of biological approaches to development throughout the text and featured in an expanded <B>Chapter 5, Biological Approaches: Ethology, Evolution, Neuroscience, and Genetics</B>.</P> <P>· New section, <B>Immigrant Families</B>, exploring the process of development in the context of adapting to a new culture.</P> <P>· New section, <B>Social Change</B>, exploring how shifts in demographics, advances in information and communication technologies, and globalization effect development.</P> <P>· New sections, <B>Mathematical Understanding</B>, <B>Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience</B>, Embodied Cognition, <B>Bayesian Computational Models</B> and <B>Developmental Robotics</B> in the <B>Chapter 6, Information Processing Theory</B>, presenting the most up-to-date research and trends.</P> <P>· New coverage of theoretical approaches to atypical development, such as <B>autism spectrum disorders</B>, <B>psychopathology</B>, <B>bullying</B>, and <B>altered stress regulation systems</B>.</P> <P>· New focus on the "state-of-the-art" in developmental theorizing today in the newly titled <B>Chapter 9, Theories Today: Themes and Perspectives</B>, with new coverage of <B>Theory of Mind</B> research, <B>Dynamic Systems theory</B>, and all new section on <B>Core Knowledge theories</B>.</P>