{"product_id":"psychology-why-we-smile-strive-and-sing-paperback","title":"Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulie Rubini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Casteel\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating exploration of why we do the things we do, according to science  Dive into the psychology of the human brain with STEM activities and research projects that get readers excited about learning their own minds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing\u003c\/em\u003e 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 how we behave. 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 special blend of attitudes and values. Plenty of text-to-self and text-to-world connections provide a foundation for deeper learning. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Hands-on STEM activities and research projects such as testing teenage risk-taking thought processes, conformity experiments, and exploring mindfulness and empathy engage readers beyond the text.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cem\u003ePsychology\u003c\/em\u003e includes graphic novel style illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and interesting trivia.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cem\u003ePsychology\u003c\/em\u003e integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites. Text-to-self and text-to-world connections make learning applicable and fundamental. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the\u003cstrong\u003e Inquire \u0026amp; Investigate Human Science set and Nomad Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing\u003c\/em\u003e is part of a set of three Inquire \u0026amp; Investigate Human Science books that explore the human body, genes, and brain. The other titles in this series are \u003cem\u003eThe Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eInside the Human Body\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomad Press books in the Inquire \u0026amp; Investigate series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. 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