Applied Child Study: A Developmental Approach - Softcover

Pellegrini, Anthony D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805807233 ISBN 13: 9780805807233

Publisher: Psychology Press, 1991

Synopsis

The importance of the development and upbringing of children has been recognized since the era of Plato. We have often used the study of children to help us better understand ourselves and our society. In this second edition, basic theories of learning and development are outlined and applied to dimensions of children's social, cognitive, and linguistic development. Pellegrini takes his readers through some of the main issues in studying development, and then introduces a range of research methods, such as observational methodology which can be used to describe typical behavior patterns of young children. The author also highlights the advantages and shortcomings of each approach; for example, how experimental research has benefits in the control achieved, but is also lacking in terms of ecological validity. Both qualitative (ethological and ethnographic) and quantitative (tests and experiments) methods of studying children are discussed, broadening the scope even further for those involved in child study.

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Synopsis

In this text, basic theories of learning and development are outlined and applied to dimensions of children's social, cognitive and linguistic development. Various approaches are discussed and a range of research methods are introduced with their advantages and disadvantages highlighted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805807233
• ISBN 13: 9780805807233
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264