Blame My Brain

by Nicola Morgan

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A comprehensive guide to the biological mysteries that lie behind teenage behaviour.Contrary to popular (parental) opinion, teenagers are not the lazy, unpleasant louts they occasionally appear to be. During the teenage years the brain is undergoing its most radical and fundamental change since the age of two. Nicola Morgan's carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more show more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression. The revised edition of this classic book contains important new research, including information on mirror neurons and their effect on the teenage brain. show less

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jvgravy 547 reviews

A good book, aimed at Teens and adults to explain what it going on in the teenage brain, biologically, and how that influences (drives!) teen behaviour. Another recommended read, although some chapters are more interesting than others. It contains a few psychological tests, which your teens may find interesting, as well as a good bibliography for further reading.

Jan 30, 2017

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