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Oct 2013
13m 32s

The good and bad of peer pressure (SOP2)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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When a school year begins, students are dealing with new classes, sports and other school-related activities. Most students will also face the challenges of peer pressure. Psychologist Brett Laursen, PhD, talks about the science behind peer pressure and what parents can do to help their kids. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to le ... Show More
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