The Development of Memory in Childhood (Studies in Developmental Psychology)

Cowan, Nelson [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0863774962 / ISBN 13: 9780863774966

Published by Psychology Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Development of Memory in Childhood (Studies in Developmental Psychology)
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863774962
• ISBN 13: 9780863774966
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 20 ounces

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Synopsis

The origin of memory in childhood is the focus of vigorous research and debate. Providing a thorough update of topics covered in the first edition, this book also offers new research on significant themes and ideas that have emerged recently.

About the Author

Mary Courage (Ph.D. Memorial University, Canada, 1985) is Professor of Psychology with a cross-appointment to the Faculty of Medicine (Pediatrics) at Memorial University. Her work on the early development of vision, attention, and memory has been published in many academic journals, and is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. She co-edited a special issue of Developmental Review on early memory development in 2004.

Nelson Cowan (Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, 1980) is Curators' Professor at the University of Missouri. His work focusing on short-term working memory and its relation to selective attention in children and adults has been published in various academic journals and has been funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1984. He has served as Associate Editor for three journals in experimental psychology.