Theories of Human Development Newman Barbara M.
Theories of Human Development Newman Barbara M. This bestselling textbook provides an engaging introduction to 11 major theories about human development that continue to guide research, intervention,…
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Theories of Human Development Newman Barbara M.
This bestselling textbook provides an engaging introduction to 11 major theories about human development that continue to guide research, intervention, and practice. This organization encourages readers to evaluate, compare, and contrast key theoretical ideas both within and across families. The theories are grouped into three families: those that emphasize biological systems, those that focus on environmental factors, and those that reflect the interaction between the two.
Discussion of each theory includes the cultural/historical context within which the theory developed, key concepts and ideas, extensions of the theory in new directions, a research example, an Pedagogical features foster critical thinking and an active approach to learning.Each family of theories is introduced with a brief overview of their unique perspectives and the rationale for grouping them together.