Adolescent Thought QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Elkind has described the ability to think abstractly as “thinking in a new key.” When adolescents feel that everyone is scrutinizing them,…

Cognitive Development QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Piaget’s stage of formal operations reflects an ability to think abstractly and to consider possibilities, especially regarding future events. Some features of…

Sexuality QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The development of a healthy adolescent sexuality involves body image, managing sexual arousal, and making wise choices about sexual behavior. The National Youth…

Healthy and Risky Behaviors QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) each year. The survey…

Puberty QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Puberty is characterized by the release of female and male hormones, which bring reproductive organs to full maturity and are responsible for sexual…

Children with Challenges QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Developmental disabilities represent an alteration in either the sequence of and/or the resulting integration among three areas: motor, cognitive (which includes…

Resilience in Childhood QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Classic studies of deprivation include the stories of Genie, the Koluchova twins, and Lebanese orphans. Recent studies of deprivation have focused…

Creativity in Children QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Creativity is not sudden inspiration; it involves a lot of hard work. Creative people have inquiring minds and supportive environments, are…

Schools and Learning QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD School matters! Children learn not only the basics such as reading, writing, math, art, music, and science; they also learn how…