Mareschal, Denis, Johnson, Mark, Sirois, Sylvain, Spratling, Michael, Thomas, Michael, Westermann, Gert

Neuroconstructivism Volume 1: How the Brain Constructs Cognition (Oxford Series in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 1)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

JOHNSON, MARK

Mareschal, Denis

Sirois, Sylvain

Spratling, Michael

Thomas, Michael

Westermann, Gert

Psychology & Counseling

Oxford University Press

What are the processes, from conception to adulthood, that enable a single cell to grow into a sentient adult? They are so complex that any attempt to understand development necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating data from cognitive studies, computational modeling, and neuroimagingan approach until now seldom taken when considering child development. Neuroconstructivism is a major two-volume work that seeks to redress this balance, presenting an integrative new framework for considering development. In Volume One, the authors review up-to-date findings from neurobiology, brain imaging, child development, as well computer and robotic modeling to consider why children's thinking develops the way it does, and propose a new synthesis of development that is based on five key principles found to operate at many different levels of description. Their Neuroconstructivist framework also shows how developmental disorders, such as dyslexia, can arise from typical developmental processes operating under atypical constraints. Of central importance to Neuroconstructivism is the idea that computer and robotic models are vital tools for investigating the processes and mechanisms involved in learning and development. Volume Two illustrates the principles of Neuroconstructivist development through contributions from nine different labs across the world.

Neuroconstructivism (Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)

A Student's Guide to Developmental Psychology

Harris, Margaret

Kim, Sunae

Bazhydai, Marina

Routledge

This major new undergraduate textbook provides students with everything they need when studying developmental psychology. Guiding students through the key topics, the book provides both an overview of traditional research and theory as well as an insight into the latest research findings and techniques. Taking a chronological approach, the key milestones from birth to adolescence are highlighted and clear links between changes in behaviour and developments in brain activity are made. Each chapter also highlights both typical and atypical developments, as well as discussing and contrasting the effects of genetic and environmental factors. The book contains a wealth of pedagogical features to help students engage with the material, including: <ul>
<li>Learning objectives for every chapter</li> <li>Key term definitions</li> <li>Over 100 colour illustrations</li> <li>Chapter summaries</li> <li>Further reading</li> <li>Suggested essay questions.</li> </ul>
A Student’s Guide to Developmental Psychology is supported by a companion website, featuring a range of helpful supplementary resources including exclusive video clips to illustrate key developmental concepts. This book is essential reading for all undergraduate students of developmental psychology. It will also be of interest to those in education, healthcare and other subjects requiring an up-to-date and accessible overview of child development.

Psychology Press

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