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At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Understand the nature of adolescence, including how adolescents view themselves and how others view them |
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Describe the physical, hormonal, and psychological changes that take place during puberty |
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Discuss how the timing of pubertal changes impacts females and males |
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Elaborate on adolescent sexuality, including development of a sexual identity, progression of sexual behaviours, contraceptive use, and STDs |
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Examine adolescent pregnancy including statistics, consequences, and ways to reduce rates |
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Discuss adolescent health problems including nicotine, drug, and alcohol usage, gambling, and eating disorders |
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Discuss Piaget’s stage of formal operational thought |
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Define adolescent egocentrism and distinguish between Elkind’s two types of social thinking |
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Elaborate on how decision making and critical thinking change during adolescence |
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Examine the transition from elementary school to junior high school, including the criteria of an effective school |
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Address the rate, causes, and effects of high school drop outs |
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Discuss curriculum innovations, including the role of technology in the classroom and violence prevention curriculum |