Metamorphosis: On the Development of Affect, Perception, Attention, and Memory (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernest G. Schachtel

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9780267639588: Metamorphosis: On the Development of Affect, Perception, Attention, and Memory (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267639589 ISBN 13: 9780267639588
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Exploring how human affect, perception, attention, and memory develop from birth to adulthood.

This volume presents a developmental view that ties early experience to adult life, showing how our minds transform as we grow. It emphasizes observing real experiences and tracing their origins in interaction with the environment, blending psychology with phenomenology to illuminate the mind’s growth.

The book frames a clear path from the newborn’s world to adult perception, offering a cohesive look at how emotion, attention, and memory unfold. It links classic theories to contemporary insights, while focusing on what actually develops and why those changes matter for everyday life.
  • How early experiences shape affect and perception across life stages
  • Two basic perceptual modes: autocentric and allocentric perspectives
  • The role of embeddedness and the shift toward richer, more flexible perception
  • Memory development, including childhood amnesia and the emergence of reality
Ideal for readers interested in developmental psychology, phenomenology, and the ways early life informs adult experience.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267639589
ISBN 13 
9780267639588
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 4.50 out of 5 stars
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