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The Adolescent as decision-maker : applications to development and education /
This book reviews current theories and research on adolescent development and their implications for education. It is organized around the theme of the adolescent as decision-maker, and covers areas of normal development that are crucial for the transition to independence. The issues raised by the t...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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San Diego :
Academic Press,
©1989.
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| Colección: | Educational psychology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; The Adolescentas Decision-maker: Applications to Development and Education; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part I: Concepts of Development inAdolescence; Chapter 1. Adolescents in Contemporary Context; A View of Adolescence; Social Contexts of Adolescence; Decision-making Limitations; What Do We Know About Adolescence?; References; Chapter 2. Theories of Adolescent Development; Introduction; Biological Theories; Psychoanalytic Theories; Psychosocial Theories: Ego Development and the Search for Identity; Social-Cultural Theories; Field Theory.
- Cognitive TheoriesSummary; References; Part II: Journey through Adolescence; Overview; Chapter 3. Cognitive Development in Adolescence; Piaget's Description of Adolescent Development; Piaget's Influence on the Education of Adolescents; References; Chapter 4. Social Relationships in Adolescence: SkillDevelopment and Training; The Frequency, Nature, and Development of Social Difficulties in Adolescence; General Intervention Approaches; Research Applications with Adolescents; Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Moral and Social Education; An Overview.
- The Plus-one Convention: Variations and ProblemsMoral Atmosphere; Social Education; Summary and Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6. Self-awareness and Self-identity in Adolescence; Changes in the Self-concept; Self-esteem of Adolescents; Identity Formation; Egocentrism in Adolescence; Social Psychological Approaches; Conclusions; References; Chapter 7. Adolescent Motivation and Achievement; Introduction; General Cognitive View; The Theory of Qualitative Motivation; The Learning Environment of Junior and Senior High School: The Changing Environment.
- General Summary and Theoretical IntegrationRecommendations for Enhancing Adolescent Motivation; References; Part Ill: Transitions toAdulthood; Overview; Chapter 8. Adolescent Sexuality; Adolescent Sexuality in the Life Span: An Introduction; The Role of Puberty in Adolescent Sexuality; Adolescent Feelings and Ideas About Pubertal Change; Adolescents' Feelings and Attitudes About Sexual Behaviors; Sexual Behavior; Contraceptive Behavior; The Outcomes of Adolescent Sexual Activity; Parental and Social Response; Implications for Interventions; POSTSCRIPT; References.
- Chapter 9. Sex Roles in TransitionConceptions of Sex and Gender; Theories of Stability and Change; Research on Stability and Change; Sex Roles and Psychological Well-being; Sex Roles and Life-Career Planning; Educational Implications; Conclusions; References; Chapter 10. Are Adolescents People? Problems of Liberty, Entitlement, and Responsibility; Infant, Adolescent, and Person as Legal and Moral Concepts; Liberty and Privacy; Entitlement; Responsibility; Public Education and Respect for Persons; References; Index.