--- product_id: 303668026 title: "The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults" brand: "frances e jensen, amy ellis nutt" price: "30.40 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/303668026-the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientists-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults **Brand:** frances e jensen, amy ellis nutt **Price:** 30.40 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by frances e jensen, amy ellis nutt - **How much does it cost?** 30.40 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/303668026-the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientists-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents) ## Best For - frances e jensen, amy ellis nutt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted frances e jensen, amy ellis nutt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A New York Times Bestseller 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. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. As a mother, teacher, researcher, clinician, and frequent lecturer to parents and teens, she is in a unique position to explain to readers the workings of the teen brain. In The Teenage Brain , Dr. Jensen brings to readers the astonishing findings that previously remained buried in academic journals. The root myth scientists believed for years was that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one, only with fewer miles on it. Over the last decade, however, the scientific community has learned that the teen years encompass vitally important stages of brain development. Samples of some of the most recent findings include: Teens are better learners than adults because their brain cells more readily "build" memories. But this heightened adaptability can be hijacked by addiction, and the adolescent brain can become addicted more strongly and for a longer duration than the adult brain. Studies show that girls' brains are a full two years more mature than boys' brains in the mid-teens, possibly explaining differences seen in the classroom and in social behavior. Adolescents may not be as resilient to the effects of drugs as we thought. Recent experimental and human studies show that the occasional use of marijuana, for instance, can cause lingering memory problems even days after smoking, and that long-term use of pot impacts later adulthood IQ. Multi-tasking causes divided attention and has been shown to reduce learning ability in the teenage brain. Multi-tasking also has some addictive qualities, which may result in habitual short attention in teenagers. Emotionally stressful situations may impact the adolescent more than it would affect the adult: stress can have permanent effects on mental health and can to lead to higher risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression. Dr. Jensen gathers what we've discovered about adolescent brain function, wiring, and capacity and explains the science in the contexts of everyday learning and multitasking, stress and memory, sleep, addiction, and decision-making. In this groundbreaking yet accessible book, these findings also yield practical suggestions that will help adults and teenagers negotiate the mysterious world of adolescent development. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.07 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 0062067842 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0062067845 | | Item Weight | 581 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 384 pages | | Publication Date | 6 Jan. 2015 | | Publisher | Harper | ## Images ![The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718s8UTrrIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very interesting and useful read for parents/carers *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 12 January 2017* A fascinating and accessible journey through the neuroscience of the teenage and young adult mind. The book is aimed at helping one understand the challenges and difficulties that young people may encounter as their brain develops and matures. Although it does not offer strategies or advice on how to deal with the inevitable challenges of raising teenagers, it's a really enjoyable read and one that I suspect one would come back to again and again as a reference source.Although the author says in the introduction that she wrote the book for both parents/carers and teenagers it's undoubtedly written for the former. A version of this great book written specifically for teens and young adults would, I think,be great, and help them both understand and better deal with the challenges of growing up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read, preferably BEFORE your child hits teens! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 November 2018* Having entered the stage where my child has turned from adorable, kind, loving little person to a grunting Kevin with mass attitude and spiky chips on the shoulder, I really needed to understand what was going on. This book has helped a lot. It’s not solved my or my teens problems but it’s given me better understanding and patience at least. Thank you to the author. Thank you very much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... and I have learned quite a few interesting and useful things. I must note *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 27 February 2015* I thought it was a well supported by data and written book and I have learned quite a few interesting and useful things. I must note, however, how irritating it is when people decide that if they are an expert on one subject, then, by definition, they are an expert all round. I think Dr. Jensen would be well advised to stay away from the usual American attitude of holier than thou and better than everybody else and stick to the subject of her competency. I am referring to the passage on page 235 where she spews out "information" and opinions on British education system, which are about 40 years out of date and would have been wrong even then. I belive she refers to 11+, which has not been mandatory for over 40 years and even when it was, nobody prevented children from comprehensives going to universities. So, her statement about cast system is complete and utter rubbish. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults - The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness - The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/303668026-the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientists-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/303668026-the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientists-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*