The Development of Future-Oriented Processes (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and Development) - Hardcover

 
9780226313061: The Development of Future-Oriented Processes (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and Development)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0226313069 ISBN 13: 9780226313061
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 1995

Synopsis

How do children develop an understanding of future events? In this state of the art review of two decades of empirical and theoretical work, leading researchers in developmental psychology and neuroscience explore what is known about the development of future-oriented processes.

Following Marshall Haith's seminal studies on early infant anticipation, this collection begins with a survey of current knowledge about the early development of expectations. Addressing both the state of neural research in this field and the role of language and social context in the development of future orientation, the authors discuss the nature of planning in action, future orientation in humans and in nonhuman primates, and the development of intermediate and long-term expectations with regard to cognitive skills and scientific activity.

Combining developmental and cognitive perspectives, this volume will interest professionals in developmental psychology, child development, and neuropsychology.

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How do children develop an understanding of future events? In this state-of-the-art review of two decades of empirical and theoretical work, leading researchers in developmental psychology and neuroscience explore what is known about the development of future-oriented processes. Following Marshall Haith's seminal studies on early infant anticipation, this collection begins with a survey of current knowledge about the early development of expectations. Addressing both the state of neural research in this field and the role of language and social context in the development of future orientation, the authors discuss the nature of planning in action, future orientation in humans and in nonhuman primates, and the development of intermediate and long-term expectations with regard to cognitive skills and scientific activity. Combining developmental and cognitive perspectives, this volume will interest professionals in developmental psychology, child development, and neuropsychology.

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Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Publication date
1995
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0226313069
ISBN 13 
9780226313061
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
474
Editor
Haith Marshall M., Benson Janette B., Roberts Jr. Ralph J., Pennington Bruce F.