Author : Paul L. Harris
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192691643
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (926 download)
Book Synopsis Child Psychology in Twelve Questions by : Paul L. Harris
Download or read book Child Psychology in Twelve Questions written by Paul L. Harris and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child psychology as a scientific enterprise is about 100 years old, but while numerous textbooks and practical guides are available, the more meditative questions about the nature of a child's mind are rarely asked. This book explores some of the enduring questions in developmental psychology: How do children form an attachment to their caregivers? How do they learn words? In their imagination, are they confused - or clear-sighted - about the difference between fantasy and reality? How do they decide who to trust? In each case, Paul Harris shows why these questions are important, proposes likely answers, and explains the uncertainties that persist. He outlines important landmarks, both well-known and neglected, and explores broader questions about theories of mind, morality, and cross-cultural differences.