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Adolescent Cognitive Development

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
  2. Theories
    1. Piaget
      1. Formal Operational Stage
      2. Formal Operational Thinking in the Classroom
      3. Adolescent Egocentrism
      4. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
    2. Vygotsky
      1. Cultural Tools
      2. Vygotsky in the Classroom
      3. Spontaneous and Scientific Thinking
      4. Critical Periods
    3. Gaps and Limitations
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Theories
  3. Cognitive Development in Adolescence
    1. Executive Function
      1. Activity: Information Processing Model
      2. Metacognition
      3. Pruning
    2. Critical Thinking
      1. Relativistic Thinking
      2. Intuitive and Analytic Thinking
      3. Cognitive Empathy
      4. Impulse Control
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Cognitive Development in Adolescence
  4. Language Development in Adolescence
    1. Grammar, Syntax, and Vocabulary Development
    2. Language Development
    3. Diversity in Language
      1. Culturally Specific Language
      2. Dual Language Programs
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Language Development in Adolescence
  5. Academics and Beyond
    1. School
      1. Finishing High School
      2. Gap Year
    2. Employment
    3. Case Study: Jesse
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Academics and Beyond
  6. Health and Wellness
    1. Sleep (in relation to circadian rhythms and impact on adolescent wellness)
    2. Stressors that Impact Information Processing
      1. Bandwidth Tax
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Health and Wellness
  7. Cultural and Environmental Influences
    1. Family
    2. Peers
    3. Sex and Gender Bias (in Academic Performance)
      1. Life of a high school student
      2. Cultural Differences
    4. Case Study: Gabriela
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Cultural and Environmental Influences
  8. Conclusion
    1. Review of Learning Objectives
    2. Comprehension Check
    3. Review of Key Terms
      1. Optional resources
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
  9. References

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