Description: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology : Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior, Hardcover by Lilienfeld, Scott O.; Lynn, Steven Jay; Ruscio, John; Beyerstein, Barry L., ISBN 140513111X, ISBN-13 9781405131117, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US In this illuminating volume aimed at general readers, beginning students of psychology, and mental health practitioners, Lilienfeld (psychology, Emory U.) et al. debunk 50 popular psychology myths, from the incorrect idea that people use only 10 percent of their brain to the idea that ulcers are caused by stress. Myths concern brain power, development and aging, memory, intelligence and learning, consciousness, emotion and motivation, interpersonal behavior, personality, mental illness, psychology and the law, and psychological treatment. Examples include myths that most people experience a mid-life crisis in their 40s or 50s; that intelligence tests are biased; that the lie detector test is accurate; that men and women communicate differently; and that abstinence is the only realistic treatment for alcoholics. For each myth, they discuss its prevalence, examples from psychology, origins, and research evidence, as well as what they know to be true about it. Two hundred and fifty other myths to explore are listed. No knowledge of psychology is needed. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology : Shattering Widespread Misc
Number of Pages: 354 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology : Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2009
Subject: Educational Psychology, General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20.2 Oz
Author: Steven Jay Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry L. Beyerstein, Scott O. Lilienfeld
Subject Area: Education, Psychology
Item Length: 9 in
Series: Great Myths of Psychology Ser.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
