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The Development of Perception, Cognition and Language: A Theoretical Approach book cover

1st Edition

The Development of Perception, Cognition and Language A Theoretical Approach

By Paul van Geert Copyright 1983
408 Pages
by Routledge

408 Pages
by Routledge

408 Pages
by Routledge
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Originally published in 1983, the aim of this book was to discuss some fundamental problems of cognitive developmental psychology at the time. The theme which underlies the discussion is that scientific knowledge of the cognitive characteristics of other people starts from the cognitive instruments that we psychologist employ, viz. our theories, models, assumptions, methods of enquiry etc. Thus... Read more

Preface.  Part 1: A Framework for Thinking about Development  1. The Concept of Development  2. Meaning and Relevance of Developmental Statements  Part 2: The Development of Perception  3. Perception and Perceptual Development  4. Sensory Integration  5. The Structure of Space  6. Perception of Form and Pattern  7. Attention and the Dynamics of Perceptual Development   8. Description and Explanation of Development  Part 3: The Development of Language and Cognition  9. Cognitive Development and the Attribution of Knowledge  10. General Aspects of Representational Development  11. The Development of Meaning  12. Cognitive Aspects of the Development of Syntax  13. Mind, Model and Reality.  Bibliography.  Index.

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Paul van Geert

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