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Infancy.

D F Hay

    Annual Review of Psychology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Infancy research in the 1980s explored diverse psychological perspectives, from information processing to developmental milestones and long-term outcomes. This holistic view offers broad insights into developmental psychology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Infant Psychology

    Background:

    • 1980s infancy research was prolific and diverse.
    • Multiple theoretical perspectives emerged, examining infants from various angles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize the diverse research perspectives on infant psychology from the 1980s.
    • To highlight the holistic view of the infant organism in developmental research.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of four distinct perspectives on infancy research.
    • Analysis of core themes including information processing, developmental milestones, individual differences, and general developmental processes.

    Main Results:

    • Four main perspectives identified: infant as information processor, infant as unique developmental being, infant as future adult, and focus on general development.
  • Synthesis across these diverse viewpoints is challenging but achievable.

    • Conclusions:

    • Infancy research serves as a microcosm of psychology, emphasizing the organism as a holistic being.
    • The study of infancy yields significant insights relevant to the broader field of psychology.