The Neuroscience of Adolescence

The Neuroscience of Adolescence

2017

Overview

As scientific inquiry and public interest in the adolescent brain grow, this book provides an accessible textbook communicating the latest research. It serves as a comprehensive educational tool detailing the varying elements that shape the adolescent brain. Moving beyond historical notions focused on hormonal changes, new research reveals a more nuanced picture of brain function across the lifespan. By emphasizing biological and neurobiological changes, this book offers a holistic understanding of this developmental window.

Who it's for

• Students of developmental cognitive neuroscience at all levels.
• Individuals interested in the biological and neurobiological changes during adolescence.
• Those seeking to understand the policy implications of neuroscience research.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 330
• ISBN: 9781107461857
• Publisher: Cambridge Academ
• Year: 2017