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Adolescence

by: Santrock, John

Adolescence

by: Santrock, John

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ISBN 10:
0078035481
Edition: 15th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/04/2013
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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More students learn from John Santrock’s Adolescence than from any other text in this field. The 15th edition combines proven pedagogy and the most current research to provide a market-leading presentation of adolescence. This time-tested text provides compelling contemporary research, including updates from a multitude of leading experts in the field. The text's accessible presentation, plentiful applications, and engaging writing foster increased mastery of the content. The new edition continues with the “Connections” theme, guiding students to connect topical processes in development, connect research to what we know about development, and connect development to the real world. The new edition also includes substantially expanded material on diversity and culture, adolescents’ and emerging adults’ health and well-being including numerous recommendations for improving the lives of adolescents, and expanded emphasis on the positive aspects of adolescent development.

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Adolescence

Adolescence

9780078035487

0078035481

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Historical Perspective

Today's Adolescents in the United States and Around the World

The Nature of Development

The Science of Adolescent Development

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Chapter 2: Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations

Puberty

Health

Evolution, Heredity, and Environment

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Chapter 3: The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Brain

The Cognitive Developmental View

The Information-Processing View

The Psychometric/Intelligence View

Social Cognition

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Chapter 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality

The Self

Identity

Emotional Development

Personality Development

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Chapter 5: Gender

Biological, Social, and Cognitive Influences on Gender

Gender Stereotypes, Similarities, and Differences

Gender-Role Classification

Developmental Changes and Junctures

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Chapter 6: Sexuality

Exploring Adolescent Sexuality

Sexual Attitudes and Behavior

Negative Sexual Outcomes in Adolescence

Sexual Literacy and Sex Education

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Chapter 7: Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Domains of Moral Development

Contexts of Moral Development

Values, Religions, and Cults

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Chapter 8: Families

Family Processes

Adolescents' and Emerging Adults' Relationships with their Parents

Sibling Relationships

The Changing Family in a Changing Society

Social Policy, Adolescents, and Families

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Chapter 9: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Life Styles

Exploring Peer Relations

Adolescent Groups

Gender and Culture

Dating and Romantic Relationships

Emerging Adult Lifestyles

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Chapter 10: Schools

Approaches to Educating Students

Transitions in Schooling

The Social Contexts of Schools

Adolescents Who Are Exceptional

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Chapter 11: Achievement, Work, and Careers

Achievement

Work

Career Development

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Chapter 12: Culture

Culture, Adolescence, and Emerging Adulthood

Socioeconomic Status and Poverty

Ethnicity