Student Study Guide to accompany Adolescence

by Santrock, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780072323504
• ISBN10: 0072323507
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-07
• 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

Preface
How to Use the Study Guide	iv
Being an Excellent Student	viii
Further Resources	xxiii
APA Style & Using the Internet	xxiv
Section I The Nature of Adolescent Development
Introduction	1	(18)
The Science of Adolescent Development	19	(22)
Section II Biological and Cognitive Development
Biological Foundations, Puberty and Health	41	(18)
Cognitive Development	59	(24)
Section III The Contexts of Adolescent Development
Families	83	(16)
Peers	99	(18)
Schools	117	(22)
Culture	139	(18)
Section IV Social, Emotional, and Personality Development
The Self and Identity	157	(18)
Gender	175	(16)
Sexuality	191	(18)
Moral Development, Values, and Religion	209	(20)
Achievement, Careers, and Work	229	(16)
Section V Adolescent Problems, Stress, Health, and Coping
Adolescent Problems	245	(22)
Cognitive Map Exercises	267	(43)
Cognitive Map Answer Key	310