As a well-respected researcher, Laurence Steinberg connects current research with real-world application, helping students see the similarities and differences in adolescent development across different social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Through an integrated, personalized digital earning program, students gain the insight they need to study smarter, stay focused, and improve their performance.

Part 1 The Fundamental Changes of Adolescence
1.Biological Transitions
2.Cognitive Transitions
3.Social Transitions
Part 2 The Contexts of Adolescence
4.Families
5.Peer Groups
6.Schools
7.Work, Leisure, and Media
Part 3 Psychosocial Development During Adolescence
8.Identity
9.Autonomy
10.Intimacy
11.Sexuality
12.Achievement
13.Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence