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OATES, J., WOOD, C., & GRAYSON, A. (2005). Psychological development and early childhood. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 1-4051-1693-5.
In their collaboration, Psychological Development and Early Childhood, John Oates, Clare Wood, and Andrew Grayson aim to provide an introduction to the essential components of the primary years of childhood. The field of developmental psychology is open to a wide variety of perspectives, theories, and interpretations, and the authors of this book have not limited themselves by focusing on only certain models of early child development. Rather, they approach the field from various perspectives, including the biological, social, and cultural components that are involved in shaping a child's development. The breadth of viewpoints addressed in the authors' analysis includes behavioral approaches, social learning models, and Piagetian theory. Because of the global nature of the material, the book endows the reader with an excellent framework for understanding the early psychological development of children.
The structure of the book aids in the ease of understanding the topics addressed throughout the text. The content is divided into seven chapters, each focusing on one vital aspect...