developmental psychobiology

"Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents, and teachers"--.

The author describes what happens to the human brain during adolescence and discusses issues of hormones and how they effect moods, communication, fatigue, and other behaviors common to teens, with helpful advice for parents on how they can deal with these changes and the impact they have on their teen's behavior.

Charts the development of the human brain from conception through the first five years, looking at the way a child's brain is assembled and the implications of this sequence for each emerging mental skill, including sensation, emotion, language, movement, memory, and intelligence.