An Introduction to Theories of Human Development

by Neil J. Salkind

"The book is well written and the theorists and their respective work are well-presented and clearly explained. . . . As a text dealing with the historical overview of major theorists and their work in human development over the last century or so, it is extremely strong and could be widely used in a variety of both undergraduate and graduate courses."

--Ann C. Diver-Stamnes, Humboldt State University

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761926399
• ISBN13: 9780761926399
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 9.4"

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An overview of the changes that occur in behavior

An Introduction To Theories Of Human Development by educator and psychologist Neil J. Salkind is a comprehensive overview of the changes that occur in behavior during the long transition from infancy to adulthood. A wide variety of approaches seeking to clarify and better understand different scientific perspectives are discussed, including the maturational/biological approach, the psychodynamic approach, the behavioral perspective, and the cognitive-developmental view. A comparative analysis places the insights of each branch of psychology in perspective, in this intelligently written yet highly accessible educational text, as fascinating for lay readers as it is useful to beginning psychology students.