Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural ApproachPresenting a conception of adolescence and emerging adulthood from a cultural perspective, this book includes a considerable amount of anthropology, sociology, and international research in addition to the usual psychological research done mostly in the United States. It encourages readers to think critically about the studies presented, enabling them to examine the subject in a cultural context. Topics include: biological foundations, cognitive functions, cultural beliefs, gender, the self, family, friends and peers, dating, love and sexuality, school, work, media, problems, and a 21st century look at adolescence and emerging adulthood. For teachers, sociologists, psychologists and psychiatrists; or anyone who works with those in the 10 - 25 age range. |
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... major approaches discussed in this chap- ter - cognitive - developmental , information - process- how mental structures change with age and how changes in mental structures result in a wide range of other cognitive changes , from ...
... major approaches discussed in this chap- ter - cognitive - developmental , information - process- how mental structures change with age and how changes in mental structures result in a wide range of other cognitive changes , from ...
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... major economic competitor to the United States . and partly because Japan is often at or near the top when children from a variety of countries are compared on academic achievement . Especially in math and science , Japanese children ...
... major economic competitor to the United States . and partly because Japan is often at or near the top when children from a variety of countries are compared on academic achievement . Especially in math and science , Japanese children ...
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... major and nevertheless enjoy courses on literature or art or philosophy that lead you to explore a variety of ideas about what it means to be human . You may be a psychology major and yet find it engaging to explore ideas in courses ...
... major and nevertheless enjoy courses on literature or art or philosophy that lead you to explore a variety of ideas about what it means to be human . You may be a psychology major and yet find it engaging to explore ideas in courses ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 2 |
The Biological Revolution of Puberty | 34 |
Primary Sex Characteristics | 40 |
Copyright | |
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Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach Jeffrey Jensen Arnett No preview available - 2003 |
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