Theories of Human Development
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Theories of Human Development
Buy Now for £25.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Malcolm W. Watson
About this listen
In these 24 lectures, probe the field of "human development"; the science that studies how we learn and develop psychologically, from birth to the end of life. This very young science not only enables us to understand children and help them develop optimally, but also gives us profound insights into who we are as adults.
Professor Watson introduces you to the six theories that have had perhaps the greatest influence on this field. Each of them has had a pervasive impact on the way we think about and see ourselves. Among the theories you'll encounter are Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory (including such concepts as the Oedipus Complex and the five stages of psycho-sexual development), Erik Erikson's psycho-social theory (which gave rise to the term "identity crisis"), and Albert Bandura's social learning theory (influential in such areas as the effect of media violence on children).
You'll meet the people who formulated each theory, become familiar with their philosophical backgrounds and the historical contexts in which they worked, and study the specific processes of human development that each theory describes. Along the way, you'll evaluate the strength and weaknesses of each theory. How do these six theories complement or contradict one another? What do they tell us, as a whole, about human development?
These lectures aren't simply about learning, behavior, and relationships in youth, but at any age. Taken as a whole, they provide our best answers to the questions of human nature-how we learn, adapt, and become who we are at every stage in life.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2002 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2002 The Great CoursesListeners also enjoyed...
What listeners say about Theories of Human Development
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
- R. P. Sharp
- 11-06-20
Good but 90% child dev focus
it was good but almost exclusively about child development. aka not super relevent to the person listening unless your a parent or teacher
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Ben
- 22-06-15
trainee counselling therapist's review
really interesting to have various developmental theories compared, summerised and reviewed. also encourages you to think about your own beliefs and world view on development of behaviour. well worth the listen.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 08-08-19
Oh my god, I love this lecturer
I am doing my masters of psych, but unfortunately online. We get some crappy video lecture, the lecturers only read aloud the presentation (what kind of effort is that on postgraduate level?), which took away my motivation a lot.. So hearing this lecturer with so much enthusiasm and such a great way.. God I miss full time study so much. He is definitely a great one. Thank you so much, really appreciate his style, kisses and love ❤️❤️❤️
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- IcryattheWaltons
- 13-10-16
Great overview
Really fascinating overview of human development, in particular child development. Excellent examples given throughout illustrating each individual theory and model. Prof Watson continually invites us to reflect on the evidence supporting each model and the degree to which it can be or has been applied in everyday life. I particularly like the critique presented at the conclusion of each theory. Developments in neuroscience will have added much to these theories and, personally, learning more about what it has added in recent years will be my next challenge. Great platform for further learning.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Anthony
- 08-03-21
Interesting but quite basic
This is an interesting course but remains somewhat basic. I wish it went a bit more into depth in these topics
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- karenfitzy
- 06-05-16
Really interesting
This is a cracking book. Could not put it down. Did not want it to end.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- "turkeyboy128"
- 20-02-23
great bite size lectures
i love doing the washing up whilst listening prof watson. i have learnt so much about child development that i will continue learning about human development. the 30 mins lectures allow me to replay episodes that were crammed with many new ideas. excellent examples for conveying the jargons. love the episodes for piaget.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rachel
- 07-07-14
Excellent, easy to listen to and informative
Where does Theories of Human Development rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Near the top
What was one of the most memorable moments of Theories of Human Development?
The Freudian theories of development
Which scene did you most enjoy?
n/a but it would be difficult to describe as I enjoyed all of it
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both at times, but I am an emotional mother!
Any additional comments?
Well worth a listen, even if it is revision, I am a speciality trainee in child psychiatry so I have studied this twice (once at university and once for professional membership exams) and it was still interesting and increased my knowledge and understanding
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sally
- 18-02-15
A must for Social Workers!
Having studied these theories during my training and for post qualifying studies, it was great to get a refresher from a slightly different perspective.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Elizabeth Barnard
- 27-06-15
wow!
brilliant book, really helped me to understand human behaviour and helped me with my university course in child development.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful