| Description |
xxx, 617 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Nature of adolescent development: Introduction; Theories and methods -- Biological and cognitive development: Biological processes and physical development; Cognitive development and social cognition; Information processing and intelligence -- Contexts of adolescent development: Families; Peers; Schools; Culture -- Social, emotional and personality development: Self and identity; Gender; Sexuality; Moral development, values and religion; Achievement, careers and work -- Adolescent problems, stress, health, and coping: Adolescent problems; Health, stress, and coping |
| Summary |
When [the author] wrote the first edition of [the book], [he] wanted to construct a book that would portray the study of adolescent development in an interesting and scientific manner.... [The book] is an up-to-date presentation in the three primary domains of adolescent development: biological processes, cognitive processes, and socioemotional processes. -Pref |
| Analysis |
Adolescence |
| Notes |
Student guide prepared by Blaine Peden and Allen Keniston |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 569-606) and indexes |
| Subject |
Adolescence.
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Adolescent psychology.
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Developmental psychology.
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| LC no. |
96086263 |
| ISBN |
0071155589 (International edition) |
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0697253406 |
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