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A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence, 9/e
Diane E. Papalia, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sally Wendkos Olds
Ruth Duskin Feldman
Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Chapter Outline


Section I Adolescence: A Developmental Transition

  1. Markers of Adolescence
  2. Opportunities and Risks of Adolescence

Section II Puberty The End of Childhood

  1. How Puberty Begins
  2. Timing, Sequence, and Signs of Maturation
    1. The Adolescent Growth Spurt
    2. Primary and Secondary Sex Characteristics
    3. Signs of Sexual Maturity: Sperm Production and Menstruation
    4. Sexual Attraction
  3. Psychological Effects of Early and Late Maturation

Section III Physical and Mental Health

  1. Physical Activity
  2. Sleep Needs
  3. Nutrition and Eating Disorders
    1. Obesity
    2. Body Image
    3. Anorexia Nervosa
    4. Bulimia Nervosa
    5. Treatments and Outcomes for Anorexia and Bulima
  4. Use and Abuse of Drugs
    1. Trends and Factors in Drug Use
    2. Gateway Drugs: Alcohol, Marijuana, and Tobacco
  5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  6. Abuse and Neglect
  7. Death in Adolescence
    1. Deaths from Vehicle Accidents and Firearms
    2. Suicide
  8. Protective Factors: Health in Context








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