Children's thinking : cognitive development and individual differences /
Bjorklund, David F 1949
Children's thinking : cognitive development and individual differences / created by David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey - Sixth edition - xxi, various pagination : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Preface -- An introduction to cognitive development -- Biological bases of cognitive development -- The social construction of mind: sociocultural perspectives on cognitive -- Infant perception and cognition -- Thinking in symbols : the development of representation -- The development of folk knowledge -- Learning to think on their own : executive function, strategies, and problem solving -- Memory development -- Language development -- Social cognition -- Schooling and cognitive development -- Approaches to the study of intelligence -- Origins, modification, and stability of intellectual differences -- Suggested readings -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors
The Sixth Edition of the topically organized "Children's Thinking" presents a current, comprehensive, and dynamic examination of cognitive development. The book covers individual children and their developmental journeys while also following the general paths of overall cognitive development in children. This unique and effective approach gives readers a holistic view of children's cognitive development, acknowledging that while no two children are exactly alike, they tend to follow similar developmental pattefns. Supported by the latest research and data, the Sixth Edition provides valuable insight for readers to better understand and work with children
9781506334356
Cognition in children
Individual differences in children
BF723.C5 BJO
Children's thinking : cognitive development and individual differences / created by David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey - Sixth edition - xxi, various pagination : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Preface -- An introduction to cognitive development -- Biological bases of cognitive development -- The social construction of mind: sociocultural perspectives on cognitive -- Infant perception and cognition -- Thinking in symbols : the development of representation -- The development of folk knowledge -- Learning to think on their own : executive function, strategies, and problem solving -- Memory development -- Language development -- Social cognition -- Schooling and cognitive development -- Approaches to the study of intelligence -- Origins, modification, and stability of intellectual differences -- Suggested readings -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors
The Sixth Edition of the topically organized "Children's Thinking" presents a current, comprehensive, and dynamic examination of cognitive development. The book covers individual children and their developmental journeys while also following the general paths of overall cognitive development in children. This unique and effective approach gives readers a holistic view of children's cognitive development, acknowledging that while no two children are exactly alike, they tend to follow similar developmental pattefns. Supported by the latest research and data, the Sixth Edition provides valuable insight for readers to better understand and work with children
9781506334356
Cognition in children
Individual differences in children
BF723.C5 BJO