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Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain

The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain

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Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain

By: Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Narrated by: Sarah Borges
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Summary
 Until very recently, scientists believed our brains were fully developed in childhood. Now, thanks to imaging technology we know that the brain goes on developing and changing right through adolescence into adulthood. So, what makes the adolescent brain different? Why does an easy child become a challenging teenager? And why is it that many mental illnesses begin during these formative years. Drawing upon her cutting-edge research, award-winning neuroscientist, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how adolescence is fundamental to how we invent ourselves.(P)2018 W.F. Howes Ltd Adolescent Psychology Developmental Psychology Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences Mental Health Human Brain Health
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must read for anyone interested in brain development and also recommended for parents of adolescents.

Dan, Sunshine coast. Awesome book. must read

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