| Description |
xix, 517 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Adolescence. 1. Adolescents in Social Context. 2. Adolescents in Theoretical Context. 3. Adolescents in Ethnic Context -- Pt. 2. Physical. 4. Sexual Maturation and Physical Growth. 5. The Body Image -- Pt. 3. Intellectual. 6. Cognitive Growth and Change. 7. Intelligence, Information Processing, and Decision Making -- Pt. 4. Psychosexual. 8. Gender, Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Ethnicity, and Identity. 9. Sexual Values, Behavior, and Education -- Pt. 5. Social. 10. Adolescent Society, Culture, and Subculture. 11. Social Development, Relationships, Dating, Nonmarital Cohabitation, and Marriage. 12. Development of Moral Judgment, Character, Values, Beliefs, and Behavior -- Pt. 6. Familial. 13. Adolescents and Their Families. 14. Divorced, Parent-Absent, and Blended Families -- Pt. 7. Educational and Vocational. 15. Education and School. 16. Work and Vocation -- Pt. 8. Psychosocial Problems. 17. Adolescent Alienation. 18. Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Dependency |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Adolescence.
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Adolescent psychology -- United States.
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Youth -- United States -- Social conditions.
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| LC no. |
98005164 |
| ISBN |
0205276172 |
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