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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA research-based guide to debunking commonly misunderstood myths about adolescence\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Adolescence\u003c/i\u003e 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\u0026rsquo;s prevalence and present the latest and most significant research debunking the myth. The text is grounded in the authors\u0026rsquo; 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. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten 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:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShatters commonly held and topical myths relating to gender, education, technology, sex, crime and more\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased in empirical and up-to-date research including the authors' own\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks each myth to icons of pop culture who/which have helped propagate them\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses why myths are harmful and best practices related to the various topics\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA volume in the popular Great Myths of Psychology series\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for undergraduate students studying psychology modules in Adolescence and developmental psychology, students studying childhood studies and education studies, \u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Adolescence\u003c/i\u003e offers an important guide that debunks misconceptions about adolescence behavior. This book also pairs well with another book by two of the authors, \u003ci\u003eGreat Myths of Child Development\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e |
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