Miller, Patricia H.

Theories of developmental psychology / Patricia H. Miller. - 4th ed. - New York : Worth Publishers, c2002. - xiii, 518 : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [458]-491) and indexes.

Preface - Introduction - Piaget's Cognitive-Stage Theory and the Neo-Piagetians - Freud's and Erikson's Psychoanalytic Theories - Freud - Erickson - Social-Learning Theory - Information-Processing Theory - Ethology and other Evolutionary Theories - Gibson's Ecological Perceptual Theory of Development - Vygotsky and the Socioculturalists - Contemporary Mini-Theories and Emerging Theories - Reflections

This title is for anyone interested in a lucid and balanced overview of child development. Miller offers a current and comprehensive presentation of the main theories of developmental psychology available. It includes an evaluation of each theory's strengths and weaknesses, as well as excerpts from the theorists' work.

071672846X


Developmental psychology--Philosophy.
Child psychology--Philosophy.

BF713 / .M55 2002

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