verbal behavior

"RJ says what he thinks ... no matter how it sounds or makes others feel. It's time RJ starts using a social filter when he speaks. With help from his parents, he learns he doesn't have to verbalize every thought that pops into his head. In fact, sometimes the less said the better"--Publisher.

Studies the game of language and discusses how language affects emotions, why men and women speak different languages, what different types of word-play have in common, and other related topics.

Draws together information from different disciplines to explore the psychological, neurological, cultural, and linguistic factors that underlie the reasons that people curse and why they choose the worlds they do when they curse.

Featuring full-color photographs and Web sites, this book gives advice on how to deal with bullies who hurt others using words.

Defines verbal bullying, looks at how victims are impacted by name-calling and taunts, and explores the reasons why bullies set out to hurt others with words.