Great myths of adolescence / Jeremy D. Jewell [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jewell, Jeremy D., 1970- author.

Axelrod, Michael I., author.

Prinstein, Mitchell J., 1970- author.

Series:

Great myths of psychology.

Great myths of psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adolescence.

Adolescent psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2019]

Summary:

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 many others. The authors define each myth, identify each myth's prevalence and present the latest and most significant research debunking the myth. The text is grounded in the authors' 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. Written 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: * Shatters commonly held and topical myths relating to gender, education, technology, sex, crime and more * Based in empirical and up-to-date research including the authors' own * Links each myth to icons of pop culture who/which have helped propagate them * Discusses why myths are harmful and best practices related to the various topics * A volume in the popular Great Myths of Psychology series Written for undergraduate students studying psychology modules in Adolescence and developmental psychology, students studying childhood studies and education studies, Great Myths of Adolescence offers an important guide that debunks misconceptions about adolescence behavior. This book also pairs well with another book by two of the authors, Great Myths of Child Development.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Formatof the book and target audiences

Ourresearch on prevalence of myths

Emphasison evidence

Primarytheme of the book

References

Chapter 1 Development of the Body, Brain, and Mind

Myth #1 Adolescence ends at 18 years old

What you need to know

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 academically

Myth #14 Paying for prep courses is the best way to make large gains on the SAT

Chapter 2 Development of the Self

Myth #15 Significant mood disruptions in adolescence are inevitable

References.

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‐ups

Myth #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 teens

Myth #28 Teens underestimate the consequences of risky behavior and adults do not

Chapter 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

Myth #34 Most teens have a strained relationship with their parents

Myth #35 Asking teens if they have thought about suicide "plants a seed" and makes them more likely to actually attempt suicide

Myth #36 Teens only listen to their peers

Myth #37 When girls are sexually assaulted it is usually by a stranger

Myth #38 Most college students graduate in 4 years

Myth #39 College is the happiest time of one's life

Chapter 4 Problems in Modern Society

Myth #40 Teens these days are worse behaved than those of previous generations

Myth #41 School violence is on the rise

Myth #42 Boot camps get teens "on the right path"

Myth #43 Most teens party with drugs or alcohol on weekends

Myth #44 DARE programs prevent teen drug use

Myth #45 Listening to heavy metal or rap music makes teens more likely to defy authority

Mini myths for problems in modern society

Myth #46 Teens have the highest suicide rate

Myth #47 Goggles mimicking drunkenness help prevent impaired driving

Myth #48 Teens can be "scared straight"

Myth #49 Sexting is only a teen problem

Myth #50 Traditional High School Driver education courses have a strong record of making teens safe drivers

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781394259304

1394259301

9781119248781

1119248787

9781119248798

1119248795

OCLC:

1060990186