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Great Myths of Child Development.
Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence-based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child. Shatters the most commonly-held child development mythsReveals the science behind such topical issues as twin-telepathy, sex-prediction, and imaginary friendsCov...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Wiley,
2014.
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| Colección: | Great myths of psychology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Definition of a "Great Myth"; What you need to know: Evidence-based practice and resources; Our research; A final word before you continue; References; Chapter 1 Beginnings; Myth #1 Identical twins have a telepathic connection that originates in the womb; What you need to know; References; Myth #2 Couples dealing with infertility are more likely to get pregnant if they adopt; What you need to know; References; Myth #3 Parents can predict the sex of a fetus by examining the shape of the mother's body; What you need to know; References.
- Myth #4 All boys have one Y chromosome (and all girls don't)What you need to know; References; Myth #5 The attachment parenting approach strengthens the mother-infant bond; Importance of immediately bonding within the first two hours after birth; Value of extended breastfeeding for up to seven years; Encouragement of nightly bed-sharing between babies and parents; Attachment parenting in general; What you need to know; References; Speed busting for beginnings; Myth #6 Identical twins have identical genes; Myth #7 A woman who is already pregnant can't get pregnant again.
- Myth #8 The Chinese lunar calendar accurately predicts the sex of a babyMyth #9 Female fetuses have faster heart rates than male fetuses; Myth #10 Epidurals create a high risk of harm during delivery; Myth #11 More babies are born during a full moon; Myth #12 Pre-chewing a baby's food has no known risks; References; Chapter 2 Growth, Body, & Mind; Myth #13 Letting babies "cry it out" during bedtimeis harmful to their development; What you need to know; References; Myth #14 Sugar intake causes children to be hyperactive; What you need to know; References.
- Myth #15 Using a baby walker will help a toddler walk soonerWhat you need to know; References; Myth #16 Showing cognitively stimulating videos to babies boosts their intelligence; What you need to know; References; Myth #17 Using "baby talk" with an infant delays their ability to speak normally; What you need to know; References; Myth #18 Vaccines caused the rise in autism diagnoses; What you need to know; References; Speed busting for growth, body, & mind; Myth #19 A good response to stimulant medication is proof that a child has ADHD.
- Myth #20 Requiring children to "clean their plates" promotes healthy eating habitsMyth #21 Dyslexia's defining feature is letter reversal; Myth #22 Most babies can learn to read with the right learning program; Myth #23 Educational kinesiology promotes learning in children; Myth #24 Facilitated communication is effective for children with autism; Myth #25 Dolphin-assisted therapy effectively treats children with special needs; References; Chapter 3 Emotions & Behavior; Myth #26 Bed-wetting is a sign of serious emotional problems; What you need to know; References.