Executive Function in Childhood: Development, Individual Differences, and Real-Life Importance
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Author Description
Executive Function in Childhood: Development, Individual Differences, and Real-Life Importance examines executive function during infancy and early childhood through the lenses of developmental psychology, neuropsychology, and educational psychology. Co-authored by three experts in the field, this concise book is aimed at early undergraduate students and, as well as providing an up-to-date overview of executive function, illustrates a range ofcore concepts around psychological assessment of infants and children, including neuroimaging. The text is accessible for students with limited prior knowledge, and will enable them to acquire morein-depth understanding from literature in the field.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the developmental trajectory of executive function in infants and young children and its subsequent impact on real-life outcomes. Claire Hughes, an expert in developmental psychology, synthesizes research from neuropsychology and educational psychology to provide a framework for understanding how cognitive control mechanisms emerge and vary among individuals. The text serves as an introductory guide for undergraduate students, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical assessment methodologies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Developmental milestones of executive function from infancy through early childhood
- Analysis of individual differences in cognitive regulation
- Methodologies for psychological assessment in pediatric populations
- Overview of neuroimaging techniques applied to child development
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive clinical manual for diagnosing specific neurodevelopmental disorders
- Focuses primarily on early childhood rather than adolescent or adult cognitive development
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators recognize this text as a clear, foundational resource for undergraduate students entering the field of developmental psychology. Readers frequently note that the prose is accessible and effectively distills complex neuropsychological concepts for those with limited prior knowledge.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192863517
ISBN-13:
9780192863515
Psychology
Educational psychology
Academic Textbooks