The science of adolescent risk-taking workshop report

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Science of Adolescence. (Added Author). Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary: Adolescence is a time when youth make decisions, both good and bad, that have consequences for the rest of their lives. Some of these decisions put them at risk of lifelong health problems, injury, or death. The Institute of Medicine held three public workshops between 2008 and 2009 to provide a venue for researchers, health care providers, and community leaders to discuss strategies to improve adolescent health.

Record details

ISBN: 9781283019095
ISBN: 1283019094
ISBN: 0309158532
ISBN: 9780309158534
ISBN: 0309158524
ISBN: 9780309158527
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
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Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. Title from PDF title page.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction : why study adolescence? -- Adolescents and the risks that affect them -- Biobehavioral processes -- The psychology of adolescence -- The influence of environment -- Looking to the future.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.