Adolescence
Laurence D. Steinberg(Author)
McGraw Hill Higher Education (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Hardback
624 pages
978-0-07-340548-3 (ISBN)
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"Adolescence, 8th edition" by Laurence Steinberg has been thoroughly updated to reflect current findings in the field of adolescent development. In this edition, the author continues to utilize the effective combination of a friendly writing style, thorough research and a contextual approach that emphasizes adolescence in contemporary society. The text's careful organization ensures maximum teaching flexibility that allows the chapters to work together or be covered in sequence or stand alone. Ethnicity and minority issues are thoroughly discussed in a way that enables students to see how the adolescent experience is shaped by class and culture. The strong pedagogical framework helps students organize and integrate material. "Adolescence, 8th Edition", is based on solid research and theory, yet it has a distinctively "real world" feel that emphasizes the reality of being an adolescent in today's society.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
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Height: 279 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1637 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-340548-3 (9780073405483)
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Content
Adolescence, 8e PREFACE INTRODUCTION: THE STUDY OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT A Multidisciplinary Approach to Adolescence The Boundaries of Adolescence A Framework for Studying Adolescent Development Theoretical Perspectives on Adolescence Stereotypes Versus Scientific Study PART I THE FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES OF ADOLESCENCE CHAPTER 1 BIOLOGICAL TRANSITIONS Puberty: An Overview Somatic Development Timing and Tempo of Puberty The Psychological and Social Impacts of Puberty Eating Disorders Physical Health and Health Care in Adolescence CHAPTER 2 COGNITIVE TRANSITIONS Changes in Cognition Theoretical Perspectives on Adolescent Thinking The Adolescent Brain Individual Differences in Intelligence in Adolescence Adolescent Thinking in Context CHAPTER 3 SOCIAL TRANSITIONS Social Redefinition and Psychosocial Development The Elongation of Adolescence Adolescence as a Social Invention Changes in Status The Process of Social Redefinition The Transition into Adulthood in Contemporary Society The Influence of Neighborhood Conditions on Adolescent Development PART II THE CONTEXTS OF ADOLESCENCE CHAPTER 4 FAMILIES Is Conflict Between Teenagers and Parents Inevitable? Family Relationships at Adolescence Family Relationships and Adolescent Development Behavioral Genetics and Adolescent Development The Adolescent's Family in a Changing Society The Importance of the Family in Adolescent Development CHAPTER 5 PEER GROUPS The Origins of Adolescent Peer Groups in Contemporary Society The Adolescent Peer Group: A Problem or a Necessity? The Nature of Adolescent Peer Groups Adolescents and Their Crowds Adolescents and Their Cliques Popularity and Rejection in Adolescent Peer Groups The Peer Group and Psychosocial Development CHAPTER 6 SCHOOLS The Broader Context of Secondary Education The Social Organization of Schools Classroom Climate Beyond High School Schools and Adolescent Development CHAPTER 7 WORK, LEISURE, AND THE MASS MEDIA Adolescents' Free Time in Contemporary Society Adolescents and Work Adolescents and Leisure Adolescents and the Mass Media Free Time and Adolescent Development PART III PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DURING ADOLESCENCE CHAPTER 8 IDENTITY Identity as an Adolescent Issue Changes in Self-Conceptions Changes in Self-Esteem The Adolescent Identity Crisis Research on Identity Development The Development of Ethnic Identity Gender-Role Development CHAPTER 9 AUTONOMY Autonomy as an Adolescent Issue The Development of Emotional Autonomy The Development of Behavioral Autonomy The Development of Value Autonomy CHAPTER 10 INTIMACY Intimacy as an Adolescent Issue Theoretical Perspectives on Adolescent Intimacy The Development of Intimacy in Adolescence Dating and Romantic Relationships Intimacy and Psychosocial Development CHAPTER 11 SEXUALITY Sexuality as an Adolescent Issue How Sexually Permissive Is Contemporary Society? Sexual Activity During Adolescence The Sexually Active Adolescent Teenage Pregnancy and Childbearing CHAPTER 12 ACHIEVEMENT Achievement as an Adolescent Issue Achievement Motives and Beliefs Environmental Influences on Achievement Educational Achievement Occupational Achievement CHAPTER 13 PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS IN ADOLESCENCE Some General Principles About Problems in Adolescence Psychosocial Problems: Their Nature and Covariation Substance Use and Abuse Externalizing Problems Internalizing Problems Stress and Coping GLOSSARY REFERENCES CREDITS NAME INDEX SUBJECT INDEX