Cognitive development

Author: (USA) Fvlavier
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This is a translation of the new edition (4th edition). Compared to previous editions, the chapter arrangement has been updated, with separate chapters dedicated to the perception and cognitive development of infants. Other topics are organized by themes (representation and concepts, reasoning and problem-solving, social cognition, memory and language, issues and challenges), with many new research areas added. The author explains most professional terms and attempts to clarify the entire context of cognitive development. The book cites numerous references and a wealth of supplementary materials, making the content straightforward and clear. This translation helps further promote the research trends in the field of cognitive development and is suitable for any reader interested in human cognitive development, particularly as a textbook for university or graduate courses. As an advanced textbook on cognitive development, Fvlavier's Cognitive Development (4th edition) provides a comprehensive explanation of many issues in the field. It not onlys the fascinating characteristics of children's thinking but also highlights the changes and exciting developments in research. Compared to the 3rd edition, this version places greater emphasis on information processing perspectives, sociocultural perspectives, theoretical changes, neo-Piagetianism, neuroscience, and constraint theories. Anyone interested in human cognitive development can read this book, especially professionals for reference or as a textbook for university and graduate courses.