If you've ever wondered why some people succeed at learning new skills and knowledge while others fail to grasp basic concepts, you may want to find out more about learning theory. Theories of ...

Although there is no general theory of cognitive development, the most historically influential theory was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Psychologist (1896-1980). His theory provided many central ...

Review of International Political Economy, Vol. 3, No. 4 (Winter, 1996), pp. 541-564 (24 pages) This article presents, first, two arguments in the mode of development discourse analysis. Development ...

Since 2001, I have been developing a new framework and theory--psychology of working--which represents an innovative way of understanding and intervening in the work lives of everyone who work and who ...

The study of human development is a rich and varied subject. We all have personal experience with development, but it is sometimes difficult to understand how and why people grow, learn, and act as ...

It’s a question richer people have about their poorer neighbors: Why are they poor? Is it circumstances, or is it some kind of moral or intellectual failing? Is it that they never had a chance to ...

Carol M. Kopp edits features on a wide range of subjects for Investopedia, including investing, personal finance, retirement planning, taxes, business management, and career development. Investopedia ...

The new book, Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development, explores the theories and approaches which, over a prolonged period of time, have existed as viable alternatives to today’s ...