Adolescence: A Developmental Transition
Adolescence as a Social Construction
Adolescence: A Time of Opportunities and Risks
Puberty: The End of Childhood
How Puberty Begins: Hormonal Changes
Timing, Signs, and Sequence of Puberty and Sexual Maturity
Implications of Early and Late Maturation
The Adolescent Brain
Physical and Mental Health
Physical Activity
Sleep Needs and Problems
Nutrition and Eating Disorders
Use and Abuse of Drugs
Depression
Death in Adolescence
Protective Factors: Health in Context
Summary and Key Terms
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15-1 Around the World: The Globalization of Adolescence
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