Adolescence

by Kaplan, Paul S.

• ISBN13: 9780395908235
• ISBN10: 039590823X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-23
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Paul Kaplan presents multiple perspectives on the issues surrounding adolescence in order to give students a more complete picture of topics and debates. Based around five key themes--adolescence is a time of choices; it is shaped by context and influenced by group membership; the adolescent experience has changed over the last 50 years; and current views of adolescence are becoming more balanced--in-text discussion not only covers the problems and challenges adolescents face, but also the positive adjustments and coping mechanisms they use. A Focus box in each chapter covers an applied issue or area of concern in depth, such as cults, gangs, the Self in different cultures, partner violence, and the question of parental notification for abortion. Placing...in Perspective presents each chapter's main area of study in the broader context of adolescence so that readers understand how the chapter fits into the overall picture.

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter begins with `What Is Your Opinion?' and concludes with `Has Your Opinion Changed?' and `Chapter Summary at a Glance.?

Exploring Adolescence

The World of Adolescence Adolescence: A Frame of Reference

Modern Views of Adolescence

Themes of Adolescence

The Scientific Approach to Adolescence

Theoretical Approaches to Adolescence

Perspectives on Adolescence Research into Adolescence Ethical Standards and Dilemmas

Physical and Cognitive Development

Physical Development Pubertal Changes

The Biological Bases for Behavior and Development

The Interplay of Physical Development and Experience

The Health of Today 's Teenagers

Placing Adolescent

Physical Development in Perspective

Cognitive Development

Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Approaches to Intelligence

Using Cognitive Abilities

Social Cognition

Placing Adolescent

Cognitive Development in Perspective

The Contexts of Development

Families

The Adolescent-Parent Relationship

Parenting Styles Communication and Conflict

Other Family Relationships

The Changing American Family

Placing Family Relationships in Perspective

Peers

The Peer Group Friends

Cliques and Crowds

Popularity and Unpopularity

Romantic Relationships

Behavioral Autonomy and Conformity

Placing Peers in Perspective

The School Experience

Middle Schoo

High School Enhancing the School Experience

Dropping Out

Placing the School Experience in Perspective

The Media

The Media and the Teen

The Computer Revolution: Email and the Internet

Video Games Music and Radio

Television and the Movies

Magazines Placing the Media in Perspective

Social, Moral, and Personality Development

Self-Concept and Identity Formation

Basic Concepts Related to the Self

Self-Concept in Adolescence

Self-Esteem in Adolescence

Identity Gender Roles

Ethnic/Racial Identity

Placing the Self-Concept and Identity Formation in Perspective

Love and Sex

Physical Development and Sexuality

Dating, Love, and Sex

Sexual Attitudes and Behavior

Sex Education

Placing Adolescent

Sexuality in Perspective

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Approaches to Moral Development

The Spiritual Dimension

Prosocial and Altruistic Behavior

Moral Education

Placing Moral Development in Perspective

Work and Career

Development Working on the Clock

Vocational Choice Gender and Career Choice

Minority Group Membership and Career Choice

The Forgotten 42 Percent

Placing Vocational Choice in Perspective

Challenges to Adolescent Development

Stress and Psychological, Physical, and Learning Problems

Stress Internalizing Behaviors and Disorders

Eating Disorders

Coping with Chronic Illness

Learning Disabilities

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Placing Adolescents with Special Needs in Perspective

Drug Use and Violence

Drug Use Tobacco and Alcohol

Other Drugs Predictors of D

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