Speech and the Development of Mental Processes in the Child: An Experimental Investigation - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Language shapes how we think and act, from a child’s first words to complex planning. This book presents a clear look at how speech and language influence the growth of thought and behavior. It draws on careful observations and experiments that show language is more than a way to talk—it helps organize memory, planning, and problem solving. Readers will see how children move from talking about what they see to using words to guide actions and imagine new possibilities. The discussion centers on how language develops in real tasks and social settings. A key example follows twins as they learn to communicate and then as their needs and environment change. The book explains how separating peers can spur rapid gains in speech, planning, and narrative expression, and how training can shift language from practical talk to purposeful, future-oriented use. - Understand the progression from concrete, action-linked speech to abstract, planning and narrative language. - Explore how language acts as a regulator of behavior and a catalyst for new mental skills. - Learn how social contexts and targeted training can accelerate language development in children. - See concrete examples of how speech changes the way children think, plan, and solve problems. Ideal for readers of developmental psychology and language development, this edition helps you grasp why words matter for more than communication.
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