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1 online resource (1 PDF file (xxi, 467 pages)) : color illustrations. |
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polychrome |
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A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
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Consensus study report.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-444). |
| Summary |
Part I : Adolescence as a period of opportunity -- Introduction -- Adolescent development -- How environment "gets under the skin" : the continuous interplay between biology and environment -- Inequity and adolescence -- Part II : using developmental knowledge to assure opportunity for all youth -- Education -- Health system -- Child welfare system -- Justice system -- The scientific opportunity -- References -- Appendixes |
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"Adolescence--beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20s--is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, function, and connectivity mark adolescence as a period of opportunity to discover new vistas, to form relationships with peers and adults, and to explore one's developing identity. It is also a period of resilience that can ameliorate childhood setbacks and set the stage for a thriving trajectory over the life course. Because adolescents comprise nearly one-fourth of the entire U.S. population, the nation needs policies and practices that will better leverage these developmental opportunities to harness the promise of adolescence--rather than focusing myopically on containing its risks. This report examines the neurobiological and socio-behavioral science of adolescent development and outlines how this knowledge can be applied, both to promote adolescent well-being, resilience, and development, and to rectify structural barriers and inequalities in opportunity, enabling all adolescents to flourish"--Publisher's description. |
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Summary -- Part I : Adolescence as a period of opportunity -- Introduction -- Adolescent development -- How environment "gets under the skin" : the continuous interplay between biology and environment -- Inequity and adolescence -- Part II : using developmental knowledge to assure opportunity for all youth -- Education -- Health system -- Child welfare system -- Justice system -- The scientific opportunity -- References -- Appendixes |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Youth development -- United States -- Congresses.
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Youth development. |
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United States. |
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Child development -- United States -- Congresses.
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Child development. |
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Youth -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Congresses.
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Youth -- Health and hygiene. |
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Youth -- Psychology -- Congresses.
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Youth -- Psychology. |
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Youth -- Services for -- United States -- Congresses.
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Youth -- Services for. |
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Child welfare -- United States -- Congresses.
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Child welfare. |
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United States. |
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Youth. |
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Bonnie, Richard J., editor.
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Backes, Emily P., editor.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Science of Adolescent Development and Its Applications, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Promise of adolescence. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2019 0309490081 (OCoLC)1105719001 |
| ISBN |
9780309490092 (electronic book) |
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030949009X (electronic book) |
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9780309490115 (electronic book) |
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0309490111 (electronic book) |
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9780309490085 (paperback) |
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0309490081 (paperback) |
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