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How Should We Define Adolescence? 304

When Does Adolescence Start? 305

Theories of Adolescence 307

Anna Freud's Psychological Theory 308
Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory 309
John Hill's Biopsychosocial Theory 311

Physical Development 313

Your Reproductive System 313
When Does Puberty Start? 315
Attitudes Toward Menarche 317
The Secular Trend 317
Body Image and Eating Disorders 318
The Role of Stress 320

Cognitive Development 321

Variables in Cognitive Development: Piaget 322
Emotions and Brain Development 323
Adolescent Egocentrism 324
Critical Thinking 325
Creative Thinking 326
Mental Health Issues 328

Conclusion & Summary 332

Key Terms 333

What Do You Think? 333

Chapter Review Test 333






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