Cognitive Development Books

New and Published Books

1. Theory of Mind

   Beyond the Preschool Years

   By Scott A. Miller

   This is the first book to provide a comprehensive review of the burgeoning literature on theory of mind (TOM) after the preschool years and the first to integrate this literature with other approaches to the study of social understanding. By highlighting the relationship between early and...

   Published April 5th 2012 by Psychology Press
2. Writing

   A Mosaic of New Perspectives

   Edited by Elena L. Grigorenko, Elisa Mambrino, David D. Preiss

   This book captures the diversity and richness of writing as it relates to different forms of abilities, skills, competencies, and expertise. Psychologists, educators, researchers, and practitioners in neighboring areas are interested in exploring how writing develops and in what manner this...

   Published January 19th 2012 by Psychology Press
3. Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities

   4th Edition

   By Diane F. Halpern

   The fourth edition of Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities critically examines the breadth of research on this complex and controversial topic, with the principal aim of helping the reader to understand where sex differences are found – and where they are not. Since the publication of the third...

   Published September 20th 2011 by Psychology Press
4. Cognitive Development

   An Advanced Textbook

   Edited by Marc H. Bornstein, Michael E. Lamb

   This new text consists of parts of Bornstein and Lamb’s Developmental Science, 6th edition along with new introductory material that as a whole provides a cutting edge and comprehensive overview of cognitive development. Each of the world-renowned contributors masterfully introduces the...

   Published March 24th 2011 by Psychology Press
5. The Taxonomy of Metacognition

   By Pina Tarricone

   Metacognition is a complex construct which is fundamental to learning. Its complex, fuzzy and multifaceted nature has often led to its colloquial application in research, resulting in studies that fail to identify its theoretical foundation or elements. In response to this, the research community...

   Published February 27th 2011 by Psychology Press
6. Adolescent Rationality and Development

   Cognition, Morality, and Identity, Third Edition

   By David Moshman

   Frequently cited in scholarly books and journals and praised by students, this book focuses on developmental changes and processes in adolescence rather than on the details and problems of daily life. Major developmental changes associated with adolescence are identified. Noted for its...

   Published January 5th 2011 by Psychology Press
7. Cognitive Development and Working Memory

   A Dialogue between Neo-Piagetian Theories and Cognitive Approaches

   Edited by Pierre Barrouillet, Vinciane Gaillard

   The intellectual development of human beings from birth to adulthood is a fascinating phenomenon. Understanding the constraints that limit children’s intelligence, as well as discovering methods to improve it, has always been a challenging undertaking for developmental psychologists. This book...

   Published December 19th 2010 by Psychology Press
8. The Origins of Mathematical Knowledge in Childhood

   By Catherine Sophian

   Published December 9th 2009 by Routledge
9. Art and Human Development

   Edited by Constance Milbrath, Cynthia Lightfoot

   Series: Jean Piaget Symposia Series

   This interdisciplinary volume explores art, its development, and its role in the construction of knowledge. Presenting theory and research on artistic development as a cultural and creative endeavor, contributors examine the origins of human art during the Paleolithic cultural revolution, as part...

   Published November 30th 2009 by Psychology Press
10. A Clinician's Guide to Normal Cognitive Development in Childhood

    Edited by Elisabeth Hollister Sandberg, Becky L. Spritz

    Clinicians and practitioners-in-training can often lose sight of the normal developmental landscape that underlies behavior, especially in the field of cognitive development. It exists in an insular bubble within the broader field of psychology, and within each sub-domain there is a wide continuum...

    Published November 8th 2009 by Routledge