Adolescents Are Not an Alien Species, Just a Misunderstood One.
The must-read summary of “The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults,” by Frances E. Jensen, MD.
This book explores how adolescent brain functions in learning, multitasking, stress, memory, sleep, addiction, and decision making. It explains why teenagers are not as resilient to the effects of drugs as we thought; reveals how multitasking impacts learning ability and concentration, and examines the consequences of stress on mental health during and beyond adolescence. The book dispels many myths about teens and offers practical suggestions for parents, educators, and the legal system to help teenagers navigate their way into adulthood.
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This book is a must-read for parents, teachers, and others who live or interact, with teens.
Genre: STUDY AIDS / Study GuidesUntil ten years ago, scientists believed brain growth was complete by the time a child started kindergarten, and that teenage brain was much like an adult brain. They believed whatever talents you might have at puberty; you stayed that way for the rest of your life. Other myths and misconceptions include:
The problem is, these assumptions are all wrong.
Over the last decade, neuroscientists have discovered the teen’s brain is still in a stage of development so its functioning differs greatly from an adult brain. This finding not only dispels many myths about teens but also offers practical suggestions for parents, educators, and the legal system to help teenagers navigate their way into adulthood.
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