Children's Thinking: Cognitive Development and Individual DifferencesThe Sixth Edition of David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey’s topically organized Children’s Thinking presents a current, comprehensive, and dynamic examination of cognitive development. The book covers individual children and their developmental journeys while also following the general paths of overall cognitive development in children. This unique and effective approach gives readers a holistic view of children’s cognitive development, acknowledging that while no two children are exactly alike, they tend to follow similar developmental patterns. Supported by the latest research studies and data, the Sixth Edition provides valuable insights for readers to better understand and work with children. |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | 23 |
SOCIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | 65 |
CHAPTER 4 INFANT PERCEPTION AND COGNITION | 92 |
DEVELOPMENT OF REPRESENTATION | 147 |
CHAPTER 6 DEVELOPMENT OF FOLK KNOWLEDGE | 199 |
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION STRATEGIES AND PROBLEM SOLVING | 246 |
CHAPTER 8 MEMORY DEVELOPMENT | 300 |
CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL COGNITION | 398 |
CHAPTER 11 SCHOOLING AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | 440 |
CHAPTER 12 APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF INTELLIGENCE | 493 |
CHAPTER 13 ORIGINS MODIFICATION AND STABILITY OF INTELLECTUAL DIFFERENCES | 534 |
GLOSSARY | 581 |
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CHAPTER 9 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT | 346 |
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