More students learn from John Santrock's Adolescence than from any other text in this field. The 14th edition
combines proven pedagogy and the most current research to provide a market leading presentation of adolescence.
This time tested text provides compelling contemporary research, including updates from eleven leading experts
in the field. The text's accessible presentation, plentiful applications and engaging writing foster increased
mastery of the content. The new edition includes substantially expanded material on diversity and culture, adolescents'
and emerging adults' health and well-being, including numerous recommendations for improving the lives of adolescents,
and expanded emphasis on the positive aspects of adolescent development.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Historical Perspective
Today's Adolescents in the United States and Around the World
The Nature of Development
The Science of Adolescent Development
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Chapter 2: Puberty, Health, and Biological Foundations
Puberty
Health
Evolution, Heredity, and Environment
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Chapter 3: The Brain and Cognitive Development
The Brain
The Cognitive Developmental View
The Information-Processing View
The Psychometric/Intelligence View
Social Cognition
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Chapter 4: The Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality
The Self
Identity
Emotional Development
Personality Development
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Chapter 5: Gender
Biological, Social, and Cognitive Influences on Gender
Gender Stereotypes, Similarities, and Differences
Gender-Role Classification
Developmental Changes and Junctures
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Chapter 6: Sexuality
Exploring Adolescent Sexuality
Sexual Attitudes and Behavior
Negative Sexual Outcomes in Adolescence
Sexual Literacy and Sex Education
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Chapter 7: Moral Development, Values, and Religion
Domains of Moral Development
Contexts of Moral Development
Values, Religions, and Cults
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Chapter 8: Families
Family Processes
Adolescents' and Emerging Adults' Relationships with their Parents
Sibling Relationships
The Changing Family in a Changing Society
Social Policy, Adolescents, and Families
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Chapter 9: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Life Styles
Exploring Peer Relations
Adolescent Groups
Gender and Culture
Dating and Romantic Relationships
Emerging Adult Lifestyles
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Chapter 10: Schools
Approaches to Educating Students
Transitions in Schooling
The Social Contexts of Schools
Adolescents Who Are Exceptional
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Chapter 11: Achievement, Work, and Careers
Achievement
Work
Career Development
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Chapter 12: Culture
Culture, Adolescence, and Emerging Adulthood
Socioeconomic Status and Poverty
Ethnicity
The Media and Technology
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Chapter 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
Exploring Adolescent and Emerging Adult Problems
Problems and Disorders
Interrelation of Problems and Prevention/Intervention
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Appendix: Careers in Adolescent Development
