Adolescent Perception

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In this article, the writer discusses the factors that influence adolescent perception. The writer looks at the main influences upon adolescent perception. The writer continues that these perceptions include parents, siblings, peers and the mass media. The writer examines how adolescents can bring their perceptual distortions closer to reality.

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"Because adolescence is a time of rapid growth and change in the human developmental process, at this time in their lives adolescents are particularly susceptible to outside influences upon their behavior and perceptions of their lives. The main influences upon the perceptions of adolescents are generally considered to be their parents, siblings, peer groups and mass media. Here, we will not only examine how these particular influences can alter the perceptions and behaviors of adolescents, but also examine how adolescents can bring their perceptual distortions closer to ... "

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