Like Ability

The Truth About Popularity

Like Ability
Lori Getz, Mitch Prinstein
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Paperback
h216 x 140mm - 208pg
14 Jun 2022 US
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9781433833632
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This is a practical, insightful workbook for teens about popularity: what it is, why some kinds are healthier than others, and how teens can grow their social intelligence and develop the confidence they need to feel more connected to their family, peers, and community. Each chapter includes personal stories, science and research, and practical recommendations, along with activities that will help teens reflect on the book' s key concepts and build skills for the real world. Asking probing questions like Popularity: What is It? , Who Has It and How Did They Get It? , What is Likeability? , What is Status? andWhy Do We Want It? the book goes on to explore The Science Behind Popularity, Cue Encoding and Cue Interpretation, Finding the Right Kind of Popularity, Self-Esteem and Self-Worth, Complicated Relationships, The Role of Influencers, How to Be a Likable, How to Avoid Temptation to Become a Status-Seeker and Staying True to Who You Are. All that teens need to know about popularity is covered in this engaging book.
Gives practical solutions without sounding cliched. . . This is a refreshing take on a timeless subject. Most teens will be encouraged and reassured by the discussions of likability versus status. Graphic organizers allow readers to think through or note important points. This title could be used by an individual teen or as part of group work dealing with social and emotional learning. VERDICT: An important addition to a middle school library or public library YA-collection. -- "School Library Journal"
Lori Getz, MA, is the founder of Cyber Education Consultants and educates students, parents, and teachers about Internet safety, security, and ethics. She is the author of The Tech Savvy User' s Guide to the Digital World. Visit lorigetz. com and @LoriGetz on Twitter. Mitch Prinstein, PhD, is Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association and the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U. S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. He is the author of Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.
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ISBN-13: 9781433833632
Published: 14 Jun 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Magination Press (American Psychological Association)
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 208

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