The Development of Memory in Infancy and Childhood

This updated volume explores recent research on memory development, covering cognitive neuroscience, autobiographical memory, and social factors. It addresses both typical and atypical development, making it valuable for students and psychologists alike.

The Development of Memory in Infancy and Childhood is a comprehensive update on the previous edition, incorporating new research that explores significant themes in memory development over the past decade. The book delves into the cognitive neuroscience of memory, examining topics such as autobiographical memory, infantile amnesia, and the cognitive and social factors that influence how we remember events.

Authored by Courage and Cowan, this volume features contributions from leading experts in the field, who discuss the current state of memory development research. They address theoretical questions and highlight practical applications of their findings, suggesting future research directions. The authors also consider the implications of their work for atypical child development, exploring how these insights can enhance the lives of children with developmental differences and inform our understanding of typical memory development.

The text is structured into three main sections. The first focuses on the neurobiological, perceptual, and cognitive processes that underpin memory, including encoding, consolidation, and retrieval. The second section emphasizes the social and cultural factors that shape these processes, while the final chapters discuss real-world applications of memory research. With new topics such as spatial representation, prospective memory, and the interplay between memory and culture, this volume serves as an essential resource for advanced students and professionals in developmental and cognitive psychology.