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Life-Span Development, 8/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas - Dallas

Adolescence
Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Chapter Outline

  1. THE NATURE OF ADOLESCENCE

      PUBERTY

      Puberty’s Boundaries and Determinants

      Hormonal Changes

      Height, Weight, and Sexual Maturation

      Body Image

      Early and Late Maturation

  2. ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY

      Developing a Sexual Identity

      The Progression of Adolescent Sexual Behaviors

      Risk Factors for Sexual Problems

      Contraceptive Use

      Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

      Adolescent Pregnancy

        Consequences

        Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy

  3. ADOLESCENT PROBLEMS AND HEALTH

      Substance Use and Abuse

        Alcohol

        Cigarette Smoking

        The Roles of Development, Parents, and Peers

      Eating Disorders

        Anorexia Nervosa

        Bulimia Nervosa

      Adolescent Health

  4. ADOLESCENT COGNITION

      Piaget’s Theory

      Adolescent Egocentrism

      Information Processing

        Decision Making

        Critical Thinking

  5. SCHOOLS

      The Transition to Middle or Junior High School

      Effective Schools for Young Adolescents

      High School Dropouts

      Moral Education

        The Hidden Curriculum

        Character Education

        Values Clarification

        Cognitive Moral Development

        Service Learning