Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing
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Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing introduces students to the science behind behavior. From the developing teenage brain to genetics, psychology, and social environments, readers ages 12 to 15 gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior.
Why does one person react to test anxiety by studying harder while another person gives up? As with all other behavior, the answer depends on many things: genetics, cultural and family expectations, previous behaviors, and a person’s own blend of attitudes and values. Human behavior is a fascinating subject to study because it’s all about our own social-emotional development and what we do in response to certain stimuli. Hands-on STEM activities, interesting trivia, and links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites engage kids beyond the text for a deeper learning experience.
Try these hands-on science projects!
- Research risk levels
- Model neuron and synapse behavior
- Measure your smartphone stress
- Experiment with conformity
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
What Is Human Psychology?
Chapter 1
Behavior and the Brain
Chapter 2
The Teenage Brain
Chapter 3
Genes, Environment, and Behavior
Chapter 4
The People Around You
Chapter 5
Flocking Together: Behavior in Groups
Chapter 6
When Bad Stuff Happens
Chapter 7
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Glossary
Metric Conversions
Resources
Selected Bibliography
Index