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"There has been so great a development of interest in the psychology of childhood, so much research work has appeared since 1918, that it seemed desirable to prepare a revision of this early, general text book, however great the present author's reluctance to approach the task. A survey of the field shows a devitalizing of some problems, the emergence of others, changes in emphasis, and many additions to our knowledge about child development, since the first edition appeared. These changes are reflected in the present edition which omits or compresses treatment of some topics, greatly enlarges that of others, and adds four chapters, in consequence. As before, it is intended for a textbook, not for reference reading. The needs of students in teacher training colleges and of teachers-in-training have been kept in mind, rather than the home situation of parents. The "practical exercises" appearing at the ends of the chapters consist of directions for observations, field work, simple investigations which can be carried on in the schools to which students have access for demonstration, and in the communities in which they are interested. It is recommended also that students select one child for intensive, comprehensive study during the months in which the course in psychology of childhood is given. No student should be expected to do all the exercises suggested; group discussion of the results of varied assignments proves very stimulating"--
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"Psychologists in general and particularly those specializing in the field of child study emphasize the tremendous importance of the home as the medium for the proper growth and development of the personality and character of the child. It is apparent, therefore, that any variation occurring in the elements constituting the normal family is very likely to affect, favorably or unfavorably, the conditions making for the proper adjustment of the individual members of the family to one another within the home and to the world outside of it. Any serious fundamental variation in the ensemble of the family constitutes the lasting problem of the "broken home." That every home must break up at some time is of course inevitable. But when the problem of the broken home is spoken of without specification, what is usually meant is the problem, or rather the problems, of the home broken prematurely (biologically), when it still includes among its members children who have not yet grown to full economic and especially spiritual independence of their parents"--
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This book presents a clearly organized and, for a single volume, a surprisingly comprehensive and yet lucidly written survey of the psychology of the young developing human individual. Child psychology is important for at least three reasons: first, it deals with the period of mental life that is scientifically interesting and significant in its own right; second, it provides an indispensable body of fact which alone makes possible the real understanding of many adult psychological characteristics that otherwise seem to be outside the deterministic bounds of science; and third, it forms one important foundation for many fields of application, including education, social work, mental hygiene, and parenthood. The recent and relevant literature in the field covered by this book is extensive. The task of bringing this material together has not been interpreted as one of mere compilation. On the contrary, the material has been so organized and evaluated that a coherent picture is presented of the many-sided mental life of the immature human being. Above all, this book will recommend itself to the serious student of childhood because of its broad biological background and inclusive scope.
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Child psychology. --- Enfants --- Psychologie
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Child psychology. --- Enfants --- Psychologie
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Drawing, Psychology of --- Child psychology. --- Dessin --- Enfants --- Psychologie --- Psychologie
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Child psychology. --- Psychology --- Problem children --- Enfants --- Psychologie --- Enfants difficiles --- Psychologie
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Precocity --- Ability --- Child rearing. --- Child psychology. --- Précocité --- Aptitude --- Education des enfants --- Enfants --- Psychologie
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Behaviorism (Psychology) --- Child psychology. --- Social psychology --- Sympathy. --- Béhaviorisme (Psychologie) --- Enfants --- Psychologie sociale --- Sympathie --- Psychologie
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