Why Do They Act That Way? by David Walsh
This anniversary edition--revised and updated--goes beyond raging hormones and peer pressure to explain why adolescents act the way they do and what parents and teachers can do about it.Why Do They Act That Way? was the first book to explain the scientific, brain-based reasons behind teens' impulsive behavior, lack of focus, self-consciousness, territoriality, fatigue, and their quickness to anger and take risks--to name just a few common teen problems. Now, award-winning psychologist Dr. David Walsh has updated this classic with the latest research into the adolescent brain and the new challenges that they face with social media and the 24/7 online world. With practical advice and reassuring guidance, Walsh provides realistic solutions for dealing with every day and major challenges. As a parent, psychologist, coach, and trusted expert, Dr. Walsh offers the best advice to help adolescents thrive and parents survive.The Catholic University of America's David Walsh is a political science professor. He has published numerous articles in political science and philosophy publications, as well as pieces in anthologies, and is the editor of three volumes of Eric Voegelin's Collected Works. After Ideology: Restoring the Spiritual Foundations of Freedom and The Development of the Liberal Soul are the first two volumes of a trilogy about the modern world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780743260770 |
| ISBN 10 | 0743260775 |
| Title | Why Do They Act That Way? |
| Author | David Walsh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2005-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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