Routledge Aberrant Development in Infancy - Psychology Library

Explore the complex science of early development with Aberrant Development in Infancy: Human and Animal Studies. Published by Routledge as part of the Psychology Library Editions: Comparative Psychology, this volume examines the fundamental question of why normal development sometimes fails in human infants. This collection brings together diverse research to investigate the many causes of developmental aberrations, including physical and environmental factors. Readers will find detailed analysis on a wide range of topics, such as the significance of sucking responses in newborns, the evolution of memory, and the effects of rearing conditions in monkeys. The text also covers the impact of brain damage in animals and the underlying processes that contribute to abnormal language development. Originally published in 1975, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the biological and environmental variables that shape early life. It is an essential study for those interested in comparative psychology and the mechanics of human and animal growth.