Why can teenage behavior be so peculiar? As they grow, young children steadily improve their sense of how they should behave, and suddenly, they can become completely uncommunicative, intensely emotional, and utterly unpredictable.
Teenage behavior, although we used to think it was due to a sudden surge of hormones, modern neuroscience proves that this isn't true. The book "The Teenage Brain" takes us through new discoveries that reveal what exactly happens in the brain during this critical period, how it affects teenage behavior, and how the experiences of the teenage years shape our attitudes and often our happiness in adult life.
Many of the ideas we have about our developing brains are being revised. They don't stop developing at the end of adolescence - they continue to adapt well into our mid-twenties. They are connected in reverse order, with the most important parts, those relating to good judgment, concentration, organization, and control of emotions and behavior, being the last to connect.
The teenage brain is a powerful tool ready for learning, but this creates problems. Addiction is a form of learning, and Frances Jensen, Professor of Pediatric Neurology at Harvard Medical School, reveals what lies behind all aspects of teenage behavior and their lasting impact - from drugs, sleep deprivation, and smoking to multitasking and stress.
As a mother and a scientist, Professor Jensen offers both fascinating science and practical suggestions on how parents, teenagers, and schools can help teens weather the storms of adolescence and make the most of their remarkable brains.
Pages: 384, Dimensions: 15.3x15.3cm
