50 GREAT MYTHS OF POPULAR PSYCHOLOGY
Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior
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Counteracting misleading information about psychology, this eye-opening book surveys the vast world of popular psychology, explains the dangers posed by psychological myths, identifies 10 major sources of these myths, debunks 50 prevalent myths, and lays out the accurate scientific thinking about each topic.
Some of the myths tackled: Most people use only 10% of their brainpower. Playing Mozart’s music to infants boosts their intelligence. Opposites attract. Handwriting can reveal personality traits.
| Copyright | 2010 |
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| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Pages | 332 |
| Grade | 9 and up |
| ISBN | 9781405131124 |
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