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Children's thinking : cognitive development and individual differences / created by David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: SAGE Publications, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xxi, various pagination : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781506334356
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BF723.C5 BJO
Contents:
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
Summary: 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
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Harare Campus Library Open Shelf BF723.C5 BJO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161372 Available BK149197
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf BR723.C5 BJO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161638 Available BK149471
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf BF723.C5 BJO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 150007 Available BK135582

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

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