Adolescent Development and Behavior - Softcover

This introduction to adolescent behavior and development, now in its third edition, takes an eclectic approach to the subject matter, paying special attention to cross-cultural diversity. It encourages students to draw on their personal experiences as they explore the study of adolescence. Issues are examined from a scientific perspective, and the prevailing means of explaining development are provided. This non-biased approach allows instructors to interject their own interpretations as they wish.

Key Benefit: This introduction to adolescent behavior and development, now in its third edition, takes an eclectic approach to the subject matter, paying special attention to cross-cultural diversity. It encourages readers to draw on their personal experiences as they explore the study of adolescence. Key Topics: Issues are examined from a scientific perspective, and the prevailing means of explaining development are provided. The book also integrates the discussions of ethnic and minority groups throughout.