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Great Myths of Adolescence (Paperback)
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Great Myths of Adolescence (Paperback)
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Loot Price R370
Discovery Miles 3 700
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A research-based guide to debunking commonly misunderstood myths
about adolescence Great Myths of Adolescence contains the
evidence-based science that debunks the myths and commonly held
misconceptions concerning adolescence. The book explores myths
related to sex, drugs and self-control, as well as many others. The
authors define each myth, identify each myth's prevalence and
present the latest and most significant research debunking the
myth. The text is grounded in the authors' own research on the
prevalence of belief in each myth, from the perspective of college
students. Additionally, various pop culture icons that have helped
propagate the myths are discussed. Written by noted experts, the
book explores a wealth of topics including: The teen brain is fully
developed by 18; Greek life has a negative effect on college
students academically; significant mood disruptions in adolescence
are inevitable; the millennial generation is lazy; and much more.
This important resource: Shatters commonly held and topical myths
relating to gender, education, technology, sex, crime and more
Based in empirical and up-to-date research including the authors'
own Links each myth to icons of pop culture who/which have helped
propagate them Discusses why myths are harmful and best practices
related to the various topics A volume in the popular Great Myths
of Psychology series Written for undergraduate students studying
psychology modules in Adolescence and developmental psychology,
students studying childhood studies and education studies, Great
Myths of Adolescence offers an important guide that debunks
misconceptions about adolescence behavior. This book also pairs
well with another book by two of the authors, Great Myths of Child
Development.
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