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“Based on the theory that your memory can be exercised like any other part of a time-affected body, this book offers simple ways to increase your long-term and short-term memory.”ーAmerican Way “Sen……続きを見る

Researchers have studied marriage for decades, but how is the transition to married life actually experienced by the couples involved? From an insider's perspective, Thrice Told Tales examines marri……続きを見る

Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of, and research into, learning forms a central part of educational studies. The well-respected and established authors, Jarvis and Pa……続きを見る

«Характерным свойством рассматриваемой личности является то, что эта дама являет собою завершивший процесс: она создана, полностью сформировалась - зрелая, развитая, цельная, взрослая личность, не н……続きを見る

Although much is written about contemporary families, the focus is typically limited to marriage and parenting. In this path-breaking assessment of families sociologist Robert M. Milardo demonstrate……続きを見る

Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition investigates how children's security of attachment in infancy is related to various aspects of their cognitive development over the pre……続きを見る

Play is a paradox. Why would the young of so many species--the very animals at greatest risk for injury and predation--devote so much time and energy to an activity that by definition has no immedia……続きを見る

The goal of this volume is to discuss--in depth--the ways in which various "deviations" from "traditional" family styles affect childrearing practices and child development. Each of the contributors……続きを見る

For fifty years Bärbel Inhelder (1913-1997) was the research companion of Jean Piaget. In this unique volume, published in her honour, leading international researchers examine the various aspects o……続きを見る

Just a few of the vitally important lessons in caring for your aging parentーand yourselfーfrom Jane Gross in A Bittersweet Season As painful as the role reversal between parent and child may be for……続きを見る

«Благодаря перманентной охваченности этой дамы страстным воодушевлением, энтузиазмом, подъёмом, ввиду чрезмерной приподнятости тона речи, её, выражаясь языком прошлого века, так и хочется назвать во……続きを見る

In 1956 Stella Chess and Alexander Thomas launched the pioneering New York Longitudinal Study, a systematic investigation into the concept of temperament that has been pursued to the present decade.……続きを見る

There is a general and extensive literature in the development of representational thought and symbolic processes because of its centrality in human evolution. However, the umbrella of science and i……続きを見る

When this book was first published, David Olson was examining the developing representation and use of diagonals in the context of much larger questions, questions also explored by Vygotsky, Cassire……続きを見る

"[This book] provides a perceptive, research based, and pragmatic approach to working with couples seeking reconnection after years of childrearing....Marriage at Midlife should take center stage on……続きを見る

The "third age" is described as the period in the life course that occurs after retirement but prior to the onset of disability, revealing a period in which individuals have the capacity to remain a……続きを見る

First published in 1985. Much has been written from the diverse perspectives of the economist, the sociologist, the designer and planner, and others about the pros and cons of different patterns of ……続きを見る

"This collection is a timely and excellent contribution to the study of resilience and the field of gerontology."--Anthropology and Aging Quarterly This state-of-the science, multidisciplinary Annua……続きを見る

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 vis……続きを見る

This book assembles 11 of the leading thinkers and researchers in the field of family psychology to create a compendium summarizing both what psychology researchers have learned about the family and……続きを見る

In most respects, Abigail and Brittany Hensel are normal American twins. Born and raised in a small town, they enjoy a close relationship, though each has her own tastes and personality. But the Hen……続きを見る

Published in 1983, New Trends in Conceptual Representation is a valuable contribution to the field of Developmental Psychology. 続きを見る

In this volume leading behavioral scientists describe advances in our understanding of the multiple biopsychosocial regulatory processes underlying the development of children's behavior disorders. ……続きを見る

You are invited to join in a celebration of life and a renewed meaning and significance for the “second half” of your life. It is never too late to find your purpose and continue growingーspirituall……続きを見る

Focusing on the teaching and learning of science concepts at the elementary and high school levels, this volume bridges the gap between state-of-the-art research and classroom practice in science ed……続きを見る

First published in 1978. In 1963, John Flavell posed one of the truly basic questions underlying the study of children’s thinking; his question was simply “What develops?” This volume holds the pape……続きを見る

The third edition of Child, Adolescent and Family Development provides a comprehensive, readable study of human development from conception to adulthood. It explores the foundations of modern develo……続きを見る

This volume focuses on understanding the impact of age-related decline in cognitive abilities on medical decisions and compliance with medical instructions. It examines how medical information and t……続きを見る

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 a……続きを見る

Twenty-five years ago, Charlene Tosi asked for guidance while walking in the forest. A castle with nine rooms appeared, symbolizing the nine archetypal energies of women. The forest comforted he……続きを見る