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Encyclopedia of adolescence / editors-in-chief, B. Bradford Brown, Mitchell J. Prinstein.

Contributor(s): Brown, B. Bradford (Benson Bradford), 1949- | Prinstein, Mitchell J, 1970-Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, �2011Description: 1 online resource (3 volumes) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780123739513; 0123739519; 1283118696; 9781283118699; 1780343280; 9781780343280; 9786613118691; 6613118699Subject(s): Adolescence | Adolescent psychologyAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Encyclopedia of adolescence.DDC classification: 305.235 LOC classification: HQ796 | .E5393 2011ebNLM classification: WS 13Online resources: ScienceDirect

Contents:

v. 1. Normative processes in development -- v. 2. Interpersonal and sociocultural factors -- v. 3. Psychopathology and non-normative processes.

Summary: "The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds"--Provided by publisher

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. Normative processes in development -- v. 2. Interpersonal and sociocultural factors -- v. 3. Psychopathology and non-normative processes.

"The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds"--Provided by publisher

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