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the science of motivating young people /
Dr David Yeager.
Ten to twenty-five :the science of motivating young peopleScience of motivating young people
454 pages :

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Summary: This book reveals the new science of motivating young people between the ages of 10 and 25 years. It explains the emerging science of adolescent and young adult brains to reveal how we can engage, teach and support the young people in our lives. Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten, changes in the brain spur young people to crave socially rewarding experiences, such as pride, admiration, and respect, and to become highly averse to social pain. This sensitivity to status and respect continues into the mid-twenties. This book aims to help adults to use this science to learn how to encourage young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict. Young people in this age group are poised to learn, grow, and accomplish incredible things - if only we can tap into the basic neurobiological systems that drive their motivation and behaviour. The author offers long-term strategies to help nurture well-adjusted, independent, accomplished young adults, and is necessary reading for all parents, educators and mentors. (Publisher)