1st Edition

Made for Life Coping, Competence and Cognition

By Johanna Turner Copyright 1980
176 Pages
by Psychology Press

176 Pages
by Psychology Press

176 Pages
by Psychology Press

Originally published in 1980, this title considers the relationship between feeling able to cope and being able to learn – that is, the interdependence of affect and cognition in children under five. It argues that in order to make full use of his cognitive capacities the child must first develop the belief that he is able to cope and be effective. When the child enters school at the age of... Read more

Introduction  1. The Developmental Context  2. The Origins of Competence  3. The Development of the Sense of Self  4. The Significance of Others  5. The Development of Autonomy  6. The Child in the Family: Influences on Learning.  Suggestions for Further Reading.  References.  Name Index.  Subject Index.

Biography

Johanna Turner