Biology, Society, and Behavior: The Development of Sex Differences in Cognition

by Richard De Lisi and Ann Mcgillicuddy-De Lisi

Book Overview

Applying current theory and research, this book links the development of sex differences in cognition to biological foundations, multiple social processes, and contextual factors. Areas covered include evolutionary biology, neuroscience, social roles, and cultural contextualism and the issues of the onset, causes, developmental trajectories, and patterns in children's and adolescents' thinking, problem-solving, academic performance, and social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156750633X
• ISBN13: 9781567506334
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"