Adolescent : Development, Relationships and Culture

by F. Philip Rice

• ISBN13: 9780205123100
• ISBN10: 0205123104
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1989-12-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.

Summary

A clear explanation of the kinds of maturation that take place during adolescence.

Table of Contents

Profiles of Adolescents in Contemporary Society	p. 2
Multidisciplinary Views of Adolescence	p. 26
Cultural Diversity	p. 54
Sexual Maturation and Physical Growth	p. 92
The Body Image	p. 118
Cognitive Growth and Change	p. 140
Intelligence, Information Processing, and Decision Making	p. 162
Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Gender, Ethnicity, and Identity	p. 180
Sexual Values, Behavior, and Education	p. 206
Adolescent Society, Culture, and Subculture	p. 245
Social Development, Relationships, Dating, Nonmarital Cohabitation, and Marriage	p. 269
The Development of Moral Judgment, Character, Values, Beliefs, and Behavior	p. 304
Adolescents in Their Families	p. 331
Divorced, Parent-Absent, and Blended Families	p. 353
Education and School	p. 373
Work and Vocation	p. 397
Adolescent Alienation	p. 421
Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Dependency	p. 447
Glossary	p. 473
Bibliography	p. 479
Index	p. 527
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