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Adolescent decision making : implications for prevention programs : summary of a workshop /

This report summarizes the discussions held at the workshop. It provides a brief overview of decision theory and how decision theory might be applied to adolescent behavior. The report next considers cognitive, social, affective, and institutional factors that may influence effective decision making...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Fischhoff, Baruch, 1946- (Editor ), Crowell, Nancy A. (Editor ), Kipke, Michele D. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This report summarizes the discussions held at the workshop. It provides a brief overview of decision theory and how decision theory might be applied to adolescent behavior. The report next considers cognitive, social, affective, and institutional factors that may influence effective decision making. The role of the media is briefly explored, followed by information on several youth development and prevention programs. Finally, the report summarizes issues that were raised throughout the workshop that might be important to the design and implementation of programs for youth.
Notas:Title from PDF title page.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (1 PDF file (ix, 21 pages))
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0585305439
9780585305431