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Adolescent

Table of Contents:
I.ADOLESCENTS IN SOCIAL CONTEXT. 1.Adolescents in Social Context. Introduction to the Study of Adolescence. Our Society in Revolution. The Computer Revolution. The Materialistic Revolution. The Education Revolution. The Family Revolution. The Sexual Revolution. The Violence Revolution. 2.Adolescents in Theoretical Context. Biological Views of Adolescence. Psychoanalytical Views of Adolescence. Psychosocial Views of Adolescence. Cognitive Views of Adolescence. Ecological View of Adolescence. Social-Cognitive Learning View of Adolescence. Anthropological Views of Adolescence. 3.Adolescents in Ethnic Context. Adolescents of Low Socioeconomic Status. African American Adolescents. Mexican American Adolescents. Puerto Rican Adolescents. Native American Adolescents. Chinese American Adolescents. Southeast Asian American Adolescents. II.PHYSICAL. 4.Sexual Maturation and Physical Growth. The Endocrine Glands and Hypothalamus. Maturation and Functions of Male Sex Organs. Maturation and Functions of Female Sex Organs. Development of Secondary Sexual Characteristics. Growth in Height and Weight. 5.The Body Image. The Body Beautiful. Weight. Eating Disorders. Exercise. Nutrition. Acne. Early and Late Maturation. III.INTELLECTUAL. 6.Cognitive Growth and Change. Piagets Stages of Cognitive Development. Effects of Adolescent Thought on Personality and Behavior. Critique of Piagets Formal Operational Stage. 7.Intelligence, Information Processing, and Decision Making. Intelligence. Scholastic Aptitude. Information Processing. Decision Making. 8.Gender, Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Ethnicity, and Identity. Gender. Self-Concept and Self-Esteem. Identity. 9.Sexual Values, Behavior, and Education. Changing Attitudes and Behavior. Sex and Its Meaning. Contraceptives and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Unwed Pregnancy and Abortion. Homosexuality. Sex Knowledge and Sex Education. V.SOCIAL. 10.Adolescent Society, Culture, and Subculture. Culture and Society. The Adolescent Subculture. Adolescent Societies. In-School Subsystems. Deviant Subcultures. Material Concerns of Adolescent Culture. Nonmaterial Aspects of Adolescent Culture. 11.Social Development, Relationships, Dating, Nonmarital Cohabitation, and Marriage. Companionship. Group Acceptance and Popularity. Heterosociality. Dating. Nonmarital Cohabitation. Adolescent Marriage. Marriage and Public Schools. 12.The Development of Moral Judgment, Character, Values, Beliefs, and Behavior. Cognitive-Socialization Theories of Development. Family Factors and Moral Learning. Transmission of Religious Beliefs and Practices. Social Reinforcement, Influences, Values, and Behavior. VI.FAMILIAL. 13.Adolescents and Their Families. Adolescent-Parent Expectations. Parent-Adolescent Tension. Relationships with Other Family Members. Maltreatment. 14.Divorced, Parent-Absent, and Blended Families. Divorce and Adolescents. Parent-Absent Families. Blended Families. VII.EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL. 15.Education and School. Trends in U.S. Education. Adolescents View Their Schools. The Secondary School Teacher. Curriculum Considerations. Middle Schools. Private versus Public Schools. Achievement and Dropping Out. 16.Work and Vocation. Motives for Choice. Theories of Vocational Choice. People Influencing Choice. Sex Roles and Vocational Choice. Other Crucial Determinants of Vocational Choice. Socioeconomic Status and Prestige Factors. Adolescents and Unemployment. Education and Unemployment. VIII.PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS. 17.Adolescent Alienation. Running Away. Suicide. Juvenile Delinquency. 18.Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Dependency. Drug Abuse. Tobacco and Smoking. Alcohol and Excessive Drinking. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780205276172
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Edition: 9 ed
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Development, Relationships, and Culture
  • Width: 213 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0205276172
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 1998
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 262 mm
  • No of Pages: 517
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 1195 gr


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