ORIGINS OF THE SOCIAL MIND by Bruce J. Ellis (Editor), David F. Bjorklund (Editor) ( 9781593851033 )

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Title:

ORIGINS OF THE SOCIAL MIND
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

By:

Bruce J. Ellis (Editor), David F. Bjorklund (Editor)

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

1593851030

ISBN 13:

9781593851033

Publisher:

GUILFORD PUBLICATIONS

Pub. date:

22 November, 2004

Pages:

540

Description:

This volume brings together an array of prominent developmental scientists whose work is explicitly driven by evolutionary concerns. Topics covered include parent-child relationships, aggression, puberty, infant perception and cognition.

Synopsis:

Until now, evolutionary psychologists have focused largely on understanding adult behavior, giving little sustained attention to childhood. Developmental psychologists, for their part, have been wary of the perceived genetic determinism of evolutionary thinking. This important volume brings together an array of prominent developmental scientists whose work is explicitly driven by evolutionary concerns. Presenting sophisticated new models for understanding gene-environment interactions, the authors demonstrate how evolutionary knowledge can enhance our understanding of key aspects of cognitive, social, and personality development. Tightly edited chapters examine how different developmental mechanisms have evolved and what role they play in children's functioning and their adaptation to adult life. Essential topics covered include parent-child relationships, aggression, puberty, infant perception and cognition, memory, language, and more.

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Imprint:

Guilford Publications

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Returnable

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