Adolescence

by Santrock

• ISBN13: 9780072323498
• ISBN10: 0072323493
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• 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	(66)
Introduction	5	(30)
The Science of Adolescent Development	35	(34)
Section 2 Biological and Cognitive Development	69	(74)
Biological Foundations, Puberty, and Health	71	(30)
Cognitive Development	101	(42)
Section 3 The Contexts of Adolescent Development	143	(152)
Families	145	(38)
Peers	183	(36)
Schools	219	(38)
Culture	257	(38)
Section 4 Social, Emotional, and Personality Development	295	(160)
The Self and Identity	297	(26)
Gender	323	(30)
Sexuality	353	(38)
Moral Development, Values, and Religion	391	(32)
Achievement, Careers, and Work	423	(32)
Section 5 Adolescent Problems	455	(35)
Adolescent Problems	457	(33)
Epilogue	490