Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis is the only book on the market to provide a diverse collection of perspectives, from experienced researchers, on the role of the Critical Period Hypothesis in second language acquisition. It is widely believed that a…
Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis is the only book on the market to provide a diverse collection of perspectives, from experienced researchers, on the role of the Critical Period Hypothesis in second language acquisition. It is widely believed that a…
This clinical diagnostic training manual and essential reference employs a lifespan approach to psychopathology and emphasizes the development and application of clinical diagnosis and treatment skills.
"As the world's population ages, the study of aging and its effects on cognition becomes increasingly important. Aging and Cognition: Research Methodologies and Empirical Advances takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive aginghow it happens and how to study it. The first par…
This book takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive aging - how it happens and how to study it. The first part of the book explores methods for measuring cognitive change, including how to study cohort effects. The second part explores the social and psychological factors ass…
Foreword / Carol S. Dweck -- Preface / Frances Degen Horowitz, Rena F. Subotnik, and Dona J. Matthews -- Introduction: A developmental understanding of giftedness and talent / Frances Degen Horowitz -- Infancy and early childhood -- High cognitive ability in infancy and early ch…
This book focuses on the 'informal care' provided by family members, neighbours and friends, exploring the ways in which it is woven into the organization of people's everyday lives.
Research on second language acquisition (SLA) has identified language aptitude and age of onset (AO), i.e., the age at which learners are first meaningfully exposed to the L2, as robust predictors of rate of classroom language learning and level of ultimate L2 attainment in natu…
A deft, unique exploration of how music makes us who we are, throughout our lives.
