Adolescent Psychology

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Studying Adolescent Psychology

Human Development
Key Issues in Human Development
The Forbidden Experiment
The Lifespan Perspective
Glossary

Psychological Research

The Scientific Method
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research
Descriptive Research
Methods of Data Collection
Analyzing Data: Correlational and Experimental Research
Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Developmental Research Designs
Challenges in Conducting Developmental Research
Glossary

Psychological Approaches

Understanding Theories
History of Developmental Psychology
Contemporary Psychological Approaches
Psychodynamic Approach
Behavioral Approach
Humanistic Approach
Cognitive Approach
Contextual Approach
Biopsychology and Evolutionary Psychology
Comparing Contemporary Approaches
Glossary

Physical Development during Adolescence

Puberty Begins
Sexual Development
Health Concerns during Adolescence
Glossary

Brain Development during Adolescence

Brain Basics
Brain Changes during Adolescence
Adolescent Sleep
Teens and Risk-Taking Behavior
Inside the Teenage Brain
Behavioral and Psychological Adjustment
Glossary

Cognitive Changes during Adolescence

Constructivist Theories
Psychological Constructivism
Social Constructivism
Information Processing Theories
Intelligence
Glossary

Learning, Achievement, and Work in Adolescence

Education
Understanding Learning Difficulties
Academic Achievement
Work and Career
Glossary

Identity Development

Identity Formation
Identity Development Theory
Domains of Identity
Glossary

Moral Development

Theories of Moral Development
Modern Views of Moral Development
Influences on Moral Development
Moral Reasoning in Adolescence
Glossary

Changing Family Relationships

Key Components of Good Parenting
Family Life
Child Maltreatment
Stress and Development
Glossary

Changing Peer Relationships

Peer Relationships
Sociometric Peer Status
Bullying
Teen Dating
Glossary