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  • Change and Development

    Issues of Theory, Method, and Application

    Edited by Eric Amsel, K. Ann Renninger, Ann Renninger ...
    Series series Jean Piaget Symposia Series
    This book and the symposium on which it was based were designed to cross the boundaries of subdiscipline and theoretical orientation to address four critical issues in understanding development: explanation of change and development; the nature and process of change; forms of variability in performance; and the promotion of change through application.The chapters suggest that change and ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Language, Literacy, and Cognitive Development

    The Development and Consequences of Symbolic Communication

    Edited by Eric Amsel, James P. Byrnes ...
    Series series Jean Piaget Symposia Series
    Language, Literacy, and Cognitive Development addresses the impact of language and literacy on cognitive development.Top researchers examine the cognitive significance of the growth in children's ability to express themselves symbolically, whether that involves communicating linguistically, mathematically, logically, or through some other symbol system expressed in speech, gesture, notations, or ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • Adolescent Vulnerabilities and Opportunities

    Developmental and Constructivist Perspectives

    Edited by Eric Amsel, Judith Smetana ...
    Series Book 38 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge and Development
    This book explores the central importance of adolescents' own activities in their development. This focus harkens back to Jean Piaget's genetic epistemology and provides a theoretically coherent vision of what makes adolescence a distinctive period of development, with unique opportunities and vulnerabilities. An interdisciplinary and international group of contributors explore how adolescents ... Read more

    $40.19 USD

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    The Search for the True Self

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  • Triumphs of Experience

    The Men of the Harvard Grant Study

    by George E. Vaillant ...
    At a time when people are living into their tenth decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers welcome news for old age: our lives evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling. Among the surprising findings: people who do well in old age did not necessarily do so well in midlife, and vice versa. ... Read more

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  • Acting Out

    Understanding and Reducing Aggressive Behaviour in Children and Youth

    Edited by David A. Wolfe, PhD, ABPP ...
    Are you one of the thousands of Canadians who work or volunteer with children and youth? Do you know:• how to respond effectively when a young person behaves aggressively?• what kinds of aggression are considered normal for a young person’s age and stage of development?• what kinds of aggression may suggest that a young person has a problem that needs specialized intervention?Acting Out aims to ... Read more

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  • A Joosr Guide to… How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie

    by Joosr ...
    In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.Many people find worry unavoidable. No matter how ... Read more

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  • Living with Emetophobia

    Coping with Extreme Fear of Vomiting

    by Nicolette Heaton-Harris ...
    Emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomiting, can affect just about every aspect of sufferer's life, from everyday considerations (`what food will be 'safe' for me to eat?') to matters that involve making huge, potentially devastating decisions (`I can't have this baby, I can't face morning sickness'). Nicolette Heaton-Harris has first-hand experience of the phobia and its effects. She suggests ... Read more

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  • An Introduction to Gerontology

    Edited by Ian Stuart-Hamilton ...
    With the world's population getting increasingly older, there has never been a more pressing need for the study of old age and ageing. An Introduction to Gerontology provides a wide-ranging introduction to this important topic. By assuming no prior expert knowledge and avoiding jargon, this book will guide students through all the main subjects in gerontology, covering both traditional areas, such ... Read more

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  • The Construction of the Self

    Developmental and Sociocultural Foundations

    by Susan Harter, PhD ...
    An important work from a leading scholar, this book explores self-development from early childhood to adulthood. Susan Harter traces the normative stages that define the emergence of many self-processes, including self-esteem. She also addresses individual differences and societal influences on self-development. Presenting pioneering empirical research, Harter shows that increasingly mature ... Read more

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  • Visual Aspects of Dyslexia

    Edited by John Stein, Zoï Kapoula ...
    Dyslexia affects about 10% of all children and is a potent cause of loss of self-confidence, personal and family misery, and waste of potential. Although the dominant view is that it is caused by specifically linguistic/phonological weakness, recent research within the field of neuroscience has shown that it is associated wtih visual processing problems as well. These discoveries have led to a ... Read more

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  • Evolution and Behavior

    by Lance Workman, Will Reader ...
    Series series Foundations of Psychology
    The relationship between how we evolved and how we behave is a controversial and fascinating field of study. From how we choose a mate to how we socialize with other people, the evolutionary process has an enduring legacy on the way we view the world. Evolution and Behavior provides students with a thorough and accessible introduction to this growing discipline.Placing evolutionary psychology in ... Read more

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