| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 224 pages) |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. The nature of the book -- part I. An architectural plan for building theories -- chapter 2. The Need, the domain, the population -- chapter 3. Basic assumptions and key terms -- chapter 4. Causes and stages of development -- chapter 5. Evidence and proof -- chapter 6. Interpreting evidence -- chapter 7. Theory applications -- part II. Five illustrative theories -- chapter 8. Manual dexterity -- chapter 9. Anger-expression control -- chapter 10. Guilt and pride -- chapter 11. Reverence -- chapter 12. Interethnic social exchanges : willingness and style. |
| Summary |
This book provides a complete explanation for developing a human development theory, addressing key topics such as attention to need, population, basic assumptions, key terms, causes and stages, interpreting evidence, and applications. It also details five illustrative theories, covering their history and providing insights about how they were developed. |
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Developmental psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- General.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Life Stages -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Developmental -- Lifespan Development.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- General.
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Developmental psychology. (OCoLC)fst00891816
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Developmental psychology.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thomas, R. Murray (Robert Murray), 1921- Creating human development theories 9781440831683 (DLC) 2013048515 (OCoLC)860943836 |
| ISBN |
9781440831690 (electronic bk.) |
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1440831696 (electronic bk.) |
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