This book investigates anxiety disorders by defining what anxiety is, why it occurs, the various types of anxiety, triggers, coping methods and treatments. This book focuses on teens and their authentic voices and is based on current research of anxiety disorders.

This textbook explains how children develop physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally from the prenatal stage to age 12. The chapters are divided into lessons and make use of text features for visual appeal and ease of use. Case studies are included as well as a focus on careers related to child development. Each chapter review features vocabulary activities, critical thinking questions, activities that promote writing and discussion as well as observation. A glossary and index are...

This resource explores the various stages in human lifespan development as well as the biological, cognitive, and emotional influences on development. Pertinent historical theories are included, in addition to current research.

This book provides basic information on how people become addicted, the impacts of addiction and the possibility of overcoming addiction. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This book describes addiction to social media, why it is addictive, how it affects people’s lives and how to overcome an addiction. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This book describes video game addiction, what influences it, how it affects people’s lives and how to overcome an addiction. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This resource focuses on the study of adolescent development. Topics explored include: transitions (biological, cognitive and social), contexts (families, peers, school, work and media) and development (identity, autonomy, sexuality, intimacy, achievement and psychosocial problems). Each chapter includes opportunities for students to make practical, scientific, cultural and personal connections to learning.

This workbook provides exercises that expand on the concepts specific to the lessons within the student and instructor’s editions.

This book describes bipolar disorder, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people’s lives and approaches to treatment. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This book describes gender dysphoria, how it is recognized, how it affects people’s lives and approaches to treatment. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This book describes self-injury disorder, how it is recognized, how it affects people’s lives and approaches to treatment. Lists of organizations, books and internet sites are provided for further research and inquiry.

This book provides a general overview of cultural appropriation. The resource provides contemporary examples of how appropriation is present in mainstream society, citing examples such as team logos, hairstyles and costumes. American and Canadian sources are cited in the bibliography and organizations, websites and books are listed for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This book provides a brief introduction into the topic of domestic violence and explores the cycle of abuse from the perspectives of the abuser, the victim and bystanders. It addresses stereotypes and assumptions often made about victims of abuse. The causes and history of abuse are presented, as well as how and where to find help for someone suffering from domestic violence. American and Canadian sources are cited in the bibliography and organizations, websites and books are listed for furth...

This book provides a brief introduction into the topic of blended families and discusses coping strategies for living in different and potentially complex family situations. American and Canadian sources are cited in the bibliography and organizations, websites and books are listed for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This book provides a brief introduction on the topic of hallucinogen abuse and explores the historical use, treatment and recovery from abuse. It features sidebars and narratives from users in popular culture. The resource includes a glossary, an index, and contains lists of American and Canadian organizations, websites and books for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This book provides a brief introduction on the topic of opioid abuse. It explores signs of addiction, treatment, and recovery and discusses the opioid crisis and war on drugs. The resource includes a glossary, an index, and contains lists of American and Canadian organizations, websites and books for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This workbook provides exercises that expand on the concepts presented within the student edition.

This book provides basic information about the historical use of marijuana, medical and recreational usage as well as varying opinions and perceptions of this drug around the world. The resource includes websites for further learning, a glossary and index.

This book is about the harmful effects of marijuana on the mental and physical health of teens. It predominantly depicts the American position on the drug but still presents scientific and informative facts about the pitfalls of its recreational use as well as its medical benefits. The resource includes QR codes to educational videos and a list of books and internet sites for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This book is about marijuana and views held by its advocates and opponents. It also explores the topic of medical and recreational marijuana now and into the future. The resource includes QR codes to educational videos and a list of books and internet sites for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This book provides a general introduction to OCD. It explains that powerful, unwanted thoughts and rituals are characteristic of the disorder. The resource also explores the life-altering effects, changing nature and diagnosis of phobias, as well as therapy and treatment. The resource includes a list of American books and internet sites for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This is an American resource that provides a general introduction about phobias. The book explores irrational fears, who is predisposed to phobias, the changing nature of phobias, living with a phobia, therapy and treatment. The resource includes a list of American books and internet sites for further research and inquiry on the topic.

This resource covers the major topics in understanding psychology, such as: research, biology and behaviour, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, human development, emotion, social psychology and psychological disorders and their treatment. Each chapter includes a review and an opportunity to think like a psychologist.

This resource explains the big ideas of psychology using everyday language, visuals and quotes. The chapters on each concept in the book begin with a quote from a famous researcher in the field and proceed to expand on both the topic and explain more about that researcher’s contributions to the development of psychological science.