The development of working memory in children / Lucy Henry.

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Henry, Lucy

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TextLanguage: English Series: Discoveries & explanations in child developmentPublication details: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2012.Edition: 1st edDescription: xvi, 376 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781847873286 (alk. paper)
1847873286 (alk. paper)
9781847873293 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1847873294 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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DDC classification:

153.13 22 HEN

Contents:

1. The working memory model -- 2. How is working memory measured? -- 3. Working memory and typical development: part 1 -- 4. Working memory and typical development: part 2 -- 5. Working memory in children with intellectual disabilities -- 6. Working memory, dyslexia and specific language impairment -- 7. Working memory in children with Down syndrome and Williams syndrome -- 8. Working memory in children with autism Spectrum disorders 9. Concluding comments

Summary: Using the highly influential working memory framework as a guide, this textbook provides a clear comparison of the memory development of typically developing children with that of atypical children. The emphasis on explaining methodology throughout the book gives students a real understanding about the way experiments are carried out and how to critically evaluate experimental research

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Philosophy & psychology	Non-fiction	153.13 HEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		43997

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1. The working memory model --
2. How is working memory measured? --
3. Working memory and typical development: part 1 --
4. Working memory and typical development: part 2 --
5. Working memory in children with intellectual disabilities --
6. Working memory, dyslexia and specific language impairment --
7. Working memory in children with Down syndrome and Williams syndrome --
8. Working memory in children with autism Spectrum disorders 9. Concluding comments

Using the highly influential working memory framework as a guide, this textbook provides a clear comparison of the memory development of typically developing children with that of atypical children. The emphasis on explaining methodology throughout the book gives students a real understanding about the way experiments are carried out and how to critically evaluate experimental research

Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-360) and index.

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