How the Child's Mind Develops

by David Cohen

How we learn to think, perceive, remember, talk, reason and learn is a central topic in psychology - and one that sees constant new research. In this very readable book, David Cohen discusses the latest studies and covers all the controversies that have dogged the subject for nearly 150 years. He examines the work of the 'greats' like Piaget, Freud and Vygotsky and shows how the issues that have intrigued psychologists relate to any child growing up today. This book is for everyone who lives with, works with or studies children. David Cohen examines the fundamental issues of how children learn to read and write, of how their intellectual abilities are measured and the development of their morality. He examines child crime and looks at how modern media affect the way the child's mind develops. This fully updated edition of How the Child's Mind Develops is an integrated and thought-provoking account of the central issues in child development. Parents, professionals and students will find it an invaluable introduction.

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2002

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[Srinidhi.R Srinidhi.R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understand the points the author speaks about (to and for and against)..very informative book about children..how their mind grows and develops and how they learn and adapt themselves to the human environmental surroundings..