Chapter 17 focuses on the profound and sometimes disquieting personality developments that accompany the physical and cognitive changes of adolescence. In this chapter, the authors:
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Present theory and research on adolescent boys' and girls' search for identity
Examine sexual attitudes and practices among adolescents
Explore causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of teenage pregnancy
Describe teenagers' relationships with parents, siblings, and peers
Discuss parental and peer influences on antisocial behavior and juvenile delinquency, and report on the success of early prevention programs for high-risk youth
Compare adolescents' attitudes and self-image in 10 cultures throughout the world