Contributor
Rye, B. J. (Barry John)
Edition Statement:2nd ed.
Imprint:Boston MA : McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Descriptionxxx, 443 p. ; 24 cm.
Note:ADOLESCENT HEALTH: Should adolescents be taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression? ; Should adolescents be allowed to drink alcohol? ; Should parental consent be required for adolescents seeking abortions? ; Do boys worry about an ideal body image as much as girls do? ; Should the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine be mandatory for early adolescent girls? ; Is the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) an appropriate cessation aid for adolescents wishing to quit smoking? -- SEX AND SEXUALITY: Does engaging in early sexual activity cause depressive symptoms in adolescents? ; Is there cause for concern about an "oral sex crisis" for teens? ; Is comprehensive sex education for adolescents too liberal? ; Does a traditional or "strong" double standard with respect to sexual behavior exist among adolescents? ; Is female sexual orientation more fluid than male sexual orientation during adolescence? -- RELATIONSHIPS: Does divorce or disruption in family structure during adolescence have a detrimental effect on development? ; Does dating impede developmental adjustment for adolescents? ; Do online friendships hinder adolescent well-being? -- PROBLEM BEHAVIORS: Should adolescents who commit serious offenses be tried and convicted as adults? ; Are girls bigger bullies than boys? -- MEDIA: Does sex on TV negatively impact adolescent sexuality? ; Do video games impede adolescent cognitive development? ; Are social networking sites (SNSs), such as Facebook, a cause for concern among adolescents?
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.
