Great Myths of Adolescence

pA research-based guide to debunking commonly misunderstood myths about adolescence/ppiGreat Myths of Adolescence/i 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 mythrsquo;s prevalence and present the latest and most significant research debunking the myth. The text is grounded in the authorsrsquo; 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./ppWritten 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:/pulliShatters commonly held and topical myths relating to gender, education, technology, sex, crime and more/liliBased in empirical and up-to-date research including the authors’ own/liliLinks each myth to icons of pop culture who/which have helped propagate them/liliDiscusses why myths are harmful and best practices related to the various topics/liliA volume in the popular Great Myths of Psychology series/li/ulpWritten for undergraduate students studying psychology modules in Adolescence and developmental psychology, students studying childhood studies and education studies, iGreat Myths of Adolescence/i offers an important guide that debunks misconceptions about adolescence behavior. This book also pairs well with another book by two of the authors, iGreat Myths of Child Development/i./p

Additional ISBNs: 9781119248774, 1119248779, 9781119248798, 1119248795