Six Theories of Child Development: Revised Formulations and Current Issues

by Ross Vasta

Overview

The respective authors are some of the leading developmental scholars of this time, and are also major proponents of the theoretical traditions they address...

- British Journal of Occupational Therapy

This is a first-rate volume that makes a unique contribution.

- Ross D. Parke, University of California, Riverside

...an excellent text for senior undergraduate and graduate students...a worthwhile addition to the library shelf of any serious student of developmental psychology.

- Contemporary Psychology

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853021374
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	05/01/1992
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 9.37(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Ross Vasta is Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York, Brockport.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors. Preface. Foreword. 1. Social Cognitive Theory. 2. Behavior Analysis. 3. Piagetian Theory. 4. Information-Processing Approaches. 5. Ecological Systems Theory. 6. Ethological and Relationships Approaches.

Editorial Reviews

Explores the current state of, and future directions for, the six models of child development currently preeminent: social cognitive, behavior analysis, Piagetian, information-processing, ecological systems, and ethological and relationships approaches. Each chapter is authored by a prominent scholar from within the tradition discussed. Published previously as Annals of Child Development, vol.6, (1989). No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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