Introduction to the Psychology of Jean Piaget

This book is a manual that introduces the reader to Jean Piaget's work, explaining his concepts of adaptation, accommodation, and intelligence through the stages of cognitive development. It aims to facilitate the understanding of Piaget's theory for students and appreciate its logic and style.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Free Association Books

This book serves as a comprehensive guide, designed to introduce readers to the core concepts and significant contributions of the renowned Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget. With a clear pedagogical objective in mind, it elucidates the terms of adaptation, accommodation, and intelligence, along with the corresponding periods and stages of cognitive development. The author delves into the stages of the first period, known as the sensory motor period, exploring the transformations that children's play undergoes, including imitation and the concept of objects. Moving on to the pre-operational period, the author examines the interplay between imitation and the notion of object. Furthermore, the book analyzes the period of concrete operations and its sub-periods, before concluding with the next level, characterized by the formal operations of representative intelligence. Throughout the text, Lopez-Corvo strives to summarize Piaget's contributions within the realm of evolutionary psychology, aiming to facilitate the reader's understanding of the theory while also appreciating its logical and stylistic aspects. By presenting the material in a structured and accessible manner, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper appreciation of Jean Piaget's influential work.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911383819