Handbook of developmental systems theory and methodology /

Handbook of developmental systems theory and methodology / edited by Peter C.M. Molenaar, Richard M. Lerner, Karl M. Newell. - 512 pages : illustrations 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses key theoretical concepts of developemental systems theory (such as self-organization, reciprocal dynamic interaction, and probabilistic epigenesis) and in turn, key methods linked to these concepts. Provides a theoretical and methodological lens through which scientists may study and test developmental systems theory with state-of-the art statistical dynamic modeling tools. Synthesizes and presents the latest quantitative modeling techniques for studying between -and within-individual developmental differences and changes and their complex dynamic interactions with environmental influences.

9781609185091 (hardcover)


Developmental psychobiology.
Developmental psychology.
Systems theory.

BF 713 / .H191 2014