Developmental Psychology: Revisiting The Classic Studies - Softcover

Alan Slater; Paul Quinn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857027581 ISBN 13: 9780857027580

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Developmental Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies is brought together by some of the world s leading voices in this rich and historically significant sub-field of psychology. Researchers interested in child development often have a very challenging task on their hands. Faced with subjects with under developed skills in language, cognitive tasking and emotional responses, scholars have to use robust methods to perform their studies to reach meaningful conclusions, a task made much more difficult in the early part of the 20th century before technological developments. The original studies, now seen as classic , are fascinating insights into the world of child development and seen as de rigeur in textbooks today: from Piaget s studies in cognitive development to Baron-Cohen s Sally-Ann task for deducing Theory of Mind and Autism. However, how relevant are they in today s world, especially with newer research findings and methodological developments? This title provides a telescopic lens back to the past when investigations first began, then to the present day when new light is shining on these key pieces of research, to present a contemporary assessment of all aspects of developmental psychology. Organised in a way that way fits with an introductory course in developmental psychology, this title could be a principal text for classes that want to present a historical picture of developmental psychology via its key studies, or more generally support these courses as recommended reading. It should prove invaluable for anyone with an interest in understanding this fascinating field.

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Review:

The chapters in this outstanding volume describe the rich insights provided by classic studies in developmental science and, in describing the subsequent research the studies fostered, document the remarkable progress in the field over the past few decades. It should prove valuable to students and professionals alike
Robert V. Kail
Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University

This volume puts classic studies in developmental psychology in their historical context and demonstrates their continued influence on current research. The fact that Slater and Quinn have recruited a group of world leading researchers to the project should make this a classic in its own right
J. Gavin Bremner
Professor of Developmental Psychology, Lancaster University

This volume enlivens the study of developmental psychology with accounts of how and why classic studies moved the field forward with respect to central questions about psychological development. Cases were astutely chosen and beautifully realized by the chapter authors
W. Andrew Collins
Distinguished University Teaching Professor, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota

'All 14 contributions are excellent, but the strongest include one on conditioning fear reactions and Usha Goswami's "Reading and Spelling: Revisiting Bradley and Bryant's Study," which describes the breakthrough studies concerning children's language acquisition. Of particular poignancy, given recent violence in the US, are essays that look at studies of children's memory and eyewitness testimony, imitation of aggression, and resilience after traumatic events. Taken as whole, these essays remind one of the importance of developmental psychology research and how it informs on a daily basis. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals'
S. K Hall
University of Houston

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0857027581
• ISBN 13: 9780857027580
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Slater Alan M.