Adolescence with Student CD ROM

by Santrock, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780072558456
• ISBN10: 0072558458
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-26
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

The leading text for the Adolescence Psychology course, Adolescence, 9th edition is the most accurate and up to date text available. Applauded by adopters as eloquently written and intelligently presented, this text bears John Santrock's trademark balance of accurate, current content for faculty and effective pedagogy for students. Learning goals have been incorporated into this edition to help students focus on the big ideas in adolescent development. The learning goals also serve as the organizing mechanism for the chapter review, student study guide, and on-line resources. A rich collection of media resources support the text and bring the critical experiments/concepts in adolescent development to life.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 The Nature of Adolescent development	3	(70)
Introduction	5	(34)
The Science of Adolescent Development	39	(34)
SECTION 2 Biological and Cognitive Development	73	(72)
Puberty, Health and Biological Foundations	75	(30)
Cognitive Development	105	(40)
SECTION 3 The Contexts of Adolescent Development	145	(144)
Families	147	(38)
Peers	185	(34)
Schools	219	(36)
Culture	255	(34)
SECTION 4 Social, Emotional, and Personality Development	289	(148)
The Self and Identity	291	(26)
Gender	317	(26)
Sexuality	343	(35)
Moral Development, Values, and Religion	378	(28)
Achievement, Careers, and Work	406	(31)
SECTION 5 Adolescent Problems	437	(1)
Adolescent Problems	438
Epilogue	1