The field of cognitive psychology has expanded rapidly in recent
years, with experts in affective and cognitive neuroscience
revealing more about mammalian brain function than ever before. In
contrast, psychological problems such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and
depression are on the rise, as are medical conditions such as
diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders. Why, in this era of
unprecedented scientific self-knowledge, does there seem to be so
much uncertainty about what human beings need for optimal
development?
Evolution, Early Experience and Human Development asserts that
human development is being misshaped by government policies, social
practices, and public beliefs that fail to consider basic human
needs. In this pioneering volume, scientists from a range of
disciplines theorize that the increase in conditions such as
depression and obesity can be partially attributed to a disparity
between the environments and conditions under which our mammalian
brains currently develop and our evolutionary heritage. For
example, healthy brain and emotional development depends to a
significant extent upon caregiver availability and quality of care.
These include practices such as breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and
parental social support, which have waned in modern society, but
nevertheless may be integral to healthy development. As the authors
argue, without a more informed appreciation of the ideal conditions
under which human brains/minds develop and function, human beings
will continue to struggle with suboptimal mental and physical
health, and as problems emerge psychological treatments alone will
not be effective. The best approach is to recognize these needs at
the outset so as to optimize child development. Evolution, Early
Experience and Human Development puts forth a logical, empirically
based argument regarding human mammalian needs for optimal
development, based on research from anthropology, neurobiology,
animal science, and human development. The result is a unique
exploration of evolutionary approaches to human behavior that will
support the advancement of new policies, new attitudes towards
health, and alterations in childcare practices that will better
promote healthy human development.
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