The Middle School Mind: Growing Pains in Early Adolescent Brains Contributor(s): Marshall, Richard M. (Author), Neuman, Sharon (Author) |
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ISBN: 161048584X ISBN-13: 9781610485845 Publisher: R & L Education
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Psychology - Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects - Education | Secondary |
Dewey: 305.23 |
LCCN: 2011040608 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" L (0.85 lbs) 134 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 07/01/2012 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is a must read for anyone in close proximity to middle schoolers. Using actual events from the lives of real teenagers, the authors (a middle school principal and a child neuropsychologist) combine perspectives to provide an engaging, light-hearted journey into the adventures and misadventures of newly-minted teens. First, the authors put to rest some long-standing misconceptions about teenage behavior. However bizarre they appear to adults, teenagers' emotional reactions and their behaviors can no longer be explained solely by raging hormones. Using the stories as a backdrop, the authors provide emerging findings from developmental psychology and the neurosciences to explain why young teens do the things they do. The developing brain of a young teenager produces thoughts and feelings that are vastly different from an adult. Knowing this helps us to appreciate and accept the unique challenges they face. |
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