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Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition

By: Elizabeth Meins

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Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition

By: Elizabeth Meins

Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition investigates how children's security of attachment in infancy is related to various aspects of their cognitive development over the preschool years. The book thus constitutes an ambitious attempt to build bridges between the domains of social and cognitive development, and as such addresses issues which are of increasing interest to developmental psychologists. In the first two chapters, Meins outlines Bowlby's attachment theory and the research which it has inspired, and develops the theme of a secure attachment relationship providing children with a sense of themselves as effective agents in their interactions with the world (self-efficacy). The next five chapters describe a longitudinal study of a sample of children whose security of attachment was assessed in infancy. Security-related differences are reported in the areas of object/person permanence, language acquisition, symbolic play, maternal tutoring and theory of mind, but no differences were found in general cognitive ability. Meins argues that the wide-ranging advantages enjoyed by the securely attached children are best explained in terms of their greater self-efficacy and social flexibility, nurtured by a particular kind of early infant-mother interaction. This book's major contribution is in its approach to explaining why securely attached children may be more self-effective and flexible in social interactions. Meins attempts to account for these differences within a Vygotskian framework, focusing on the secure dyad's greater ability to function within the zone of proximal development. She suggests that a mother's mind-mindedness (the propensity to treat one's infant as an individual with a mind) is an important factor in determining her ability to interact sensitively with her child. In the final chapter, Meins considers how the Vygotskian approach can complement and extend existing theories of attachment, and suggests some ways in which future research might address outstanding questions in this rapidly advancing field.

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Psychology Press

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1134836503

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Uncle Peter ́s Fairy Tale

By: Elizabeth M. Sewell

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Uncle Peter ́s Fairy Tale

By: Elizabeth M. Sewell

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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522

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Salzwasser-Verlag Gmbh

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3846056138

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9783846056134

Breastfeeding

Contemporary Issues in Practice and Policy

By: Janet Dalzell,Elizabeth Rogerson

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Breastfeeding

Contemporary Issues in Practice and Policy

By: Janet Dalzell,Elizabeth Rogerson

In recent decades, global healthcare professionals and organisations have formed a wide, evidence-based consensus that breastfeeding is usually the best option for both mother and baby. However, women and professionals alike often face a sea of shifting attitudes and values, and complex social, cultural, political and economic factors that may influence women's feeding decisions. This book examines the global evidence, and the factors that affect women's decisions around initiating breastfeeding and maintaining it through the first year of their children's lives. It outlines potential areas for development and policy change at practitioner and strategic levels, and shows how health professionals can effectively communicate and provide information to help women make unpressured but informed decisions. Breastfeeding - Contemporary Issues in Practice and Policy is essential reading for healthcare professionals, policy movers and shapers, and all those with an interest in breastfeeding who wish to influence the development of related policies, practices and healthcare services.

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CRC Press

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1138031178

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Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

By: Diana J. Mason,Adrianna Perez,Monica R. McLemore,Elizabeth Dickson

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Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

By: Diana J. Mason,Adrianna Perez,Monica R. McLemore,Elizabeth Dickson

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Health Policy/Reform** Learn how to influence policy and become a leader in today's changing health care environment. Featuring analysis of cutting-edge healthcare issues and first-person insights, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition continues to be the leading text on nursing action and activism. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in policies and politics, providing a more complete background than can be found in any other policy textbook on the market. This expanded 8th edition helps you develop a global understanding of nursing leadership and political activism, as well as the complex business and financial issues that drive many actions in the health system. Discussions include the latest updates on conflict management, health economics, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change. With these innovative insights and strategies, you will be prepared to play a leadership role in the four spheres in which nurses are politically active: the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community. - Comprehensive coverage of healthcare policies and politics provides a broader understanding of nursing leadership and political activism, as well as complex business and financial issues. - Key Points at the end of chapters helps you review important, need-to-know lesson content. - Taking Action essays include personal accounts of how nurses have participated in politics and what they have accomplished. - Expert authors make up a virtual Nursing Who's Who in healthcare policy, sharing information and personal perspectives gained in the crafting of healthcare policy. - NEW! The latest information and perspectives are provided by nursing leaders who influenced health care reform, including the Affordable Care Act. - NEW! Added information on medical marijuana presents both sides of this ongoing debate. - NEW! More information on health care policy and the aging population covers the most up-do-date information on this growing population. - NEW! Expanded information on the Globalization of Nursing explores international policies and procedures related to nursing around the world. - NEW! Expanded focus on media strategies details proper etiquette when speaking with the press. - NEW! Expanded coverage of primary care models and issues throughout text. - NEW! APRN and additional Taking Action chapters reflect the most recent industry changes. - NEW! Perspectives on issues and challenges in the government sphere showcase recent strategies and complications.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323597955

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Book's by Elizabeth S. Birch

Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition

Security of Attachment and the Social Development of Cognition

Uncle Peter ́s Fairy Tale

Uncle Peter ́s Fairy Tale

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care - E-Book

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