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Great myths of adolescence /
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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Wiley,
[2018]
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| Edición: | First edition. |
| Colección: | Great Myths of Psychology Ser.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro; Table of Contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; Format of the book and target audiences; Our research on prevalence of myths; Emphasis on evidence; Primary theme of the book; 1 DEVELOPMENT OF THE BODY, BRAIN, AND MIND; Myth #1 Adolescence ends at 18 years old; Myth #2 Girls are universally experiencing puberty sooner in recent years; Myth #3 The teen brain is fully developed by age 18; Myth #4 Anorexia treatment usually requires teens to be separated from their parents; Myth #5 Technology has made teens better at multitasking; Mini myths for development of the body, brain, and mind.
- Myth #6 Pubertal "early bloomers" fare better than "late bloomers"Myth #7 Teens can study better while listening to music; Myth #8 The "Freshman 15": College students gain 15 pounds their freshman year; Myth #9 Horses are helpful in the treatment of eating disorders, autism spectrum, and more; Myth #10 The onset of puberty is very upsetting to most teens; Myth #11 Male teens are much less likely than females to be preoccupied with their physical appearance; Myth #12 Most teens hardly ever engage in leisure reading these days.
- Myth #13 Greek life has a negative effect on college students academicallyMyth #14 Paying for prep courses is the best way to make large gains on the SAT; 2 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELF; Myth #15 Significant mood disruptions in adolescence are inevitable; Myth #16 Teens should have a job in high school to build character; Myth #17 Risky behavior in adolescence is inevitable; Myth #18 Taking care of an infant simulator doll increases abstinence from sexual activity; Myth #19 College placement tests are useless at predicting academic success in college; Mini myths for development of the self.
- Myth #20 College students' lives are full of random hook-upsMyth #21 Teaching teens about contraception makes them more likely to engage in sexual activity; Myth #22 Abstinence-only sex education programs are effective at keeping teens abstinent; Myth #23 The HPV vaccine increases teen sex; Myth #24 The millennial generation is lazy; Myth #25 High school football players are more likely to become seriously injured than cheerleaders; Myth #26 Offenders hide sexual interest when using the internet to initiate sex offenses against teens.
- Myth #27 Conversion therapy effectively turns homosexual teens into straight teensMyth #28 Teens underestimate the consequences of risky behavior and adults do not; 3 THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT; Myth #29 More quality time with teens can make up for less quantity of time; Myth #30 Successful transition from adolescence to adulthood is achieved through detachment from parents; Myth #31 Popular teens are usually mean; Myth #32 Peer pressure only causes teens to make bad decisions; Myth #33 Boys only use sticks and stones to hurt while girls use words instead; Mini myths for the social environment.