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Social and personality development

By:

Shaffer, David R

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 2000 Thomson learning AustraliaEdition: 4Description: xxv, 565p. 26 cm ; Hard BoundISBN:

978-0534368190

Subject(s):

Psychology Socialization Personality development

Contents:

1. Introduction. 2. Classical Theories of Social and Personality Development. 3. Recent Perspectives on Social and Personality Development. 4. Emotional Development and Temperament. 5. Establishment of Intimate Relationships and Their Implications for Future Development. 6. Development of the Self and Social Cognition. 7. Achievement. 8. Sex Differences, Gender Role Development and Sexuality. 9. Aggression and Antisocial Conduct. 10. Altruism and Moral Development. 11. The Family. 12. Extrafamilial Influences I: Television, Computers and Schooling. 13. Extrafamilial Influences II: Peers as Socialization Agents. 14. Epilogue: Putting the Pieces Together.

Summary: An introductory text for undergraduates, stressing theory, theoretical eclecticism, research, and human development as a holistic process. Material is presented with a strong process and contextual orientation. This fourth edition offers increased attention to cultural and historical influences.

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1. Introduction.
2. Classical Theories of Social and Personality Development.
3. Recent Perspectives on Social and Personality Development.
4. Emotional Development and Temperament.
5. Establishment of Intimate Relationships and Their Implications for Future Development.
6. Development of the Self and Social Cognition.
7. Achievement. 8. Sex Differences, Gender Role Development and Sexuality. 9. Aggression and Antisocial Conduct.
10. Altruism and Moral Development.
11. The Family.
12. Extrafamilial Influences I: Television, Computers and Schooling.
13. Extrafamilial Influences II: Peers as Socialization Agents.
14. Epilogue: Putting the Pieces Together.

An introductory text for undergraduates, stressing theory, theoretical eclecticism, research, and human development as a holistic process. Material is presented with a strong process and contextual orientation. This fourth edition offers increased attention to cultural and historical influences.

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