Agency: Its Role in Mental Development

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

"The idea behind this book is that developing a conception of the physical world and a conception of mind is impossible without the exercise of agency, meaning 'the power to alter at will one's perceptual inputs'. The thesis is derived from a philosphical account of the role of agency in knowledge... The book should be of interest to students and researchers in cognitive- developmental psychology, to philosophers of mind, and to anybody with an interest in cognitive science." -from the publisher

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

Web Address

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Languages

English

ISBN

0863772285

Author

James Russell

Publication

1996 Psychology Press

Availability

• Psychology Press - "Psychology Press is a new imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group which has been specifically created to serve the needs of researchers, students and professionals concerned with the science of human and animal behavior. It publishes at all levels, includin student texts, professional books, reference books, primary research and scientific journals." --from the catalog
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