Theories of Development: Concepts and Applications (5th Edition) (MySearchLab Series)
From Locke and Rousseau to Piaget and Bandura, scholars have advanced our understanding of psychological development. In this lively and readable book, Crain introduces the concepts of a number of outstanding theorists, giving special attention to the practical applications of their thought.This Fifth Edition features new discussions of:Piaget and his criticsFreud's mechanisms of defenseWerner and today's push for early literacy instructionSchachtel's views on why adults forget early childhood experiencesThe standards movement that dominates contemporary education