This volume brings together a team of leading psychologists to provide a state-of-the-art overview of adolescent development. Leading experts provide cutting-edge reviews of theory and research. It covers issues currently of most importance in terms of basic and/or applied research and policy formulation. It discusses a wide range of topics from basic processes to problem behavior. It provides the ideal basis for a course on adolescent development or for applied professions seeking the best of contemporary knowledge about adolescents. It is a valuable reference for faculty wishing to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. It is now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer.