Why am I like this? / Dr. Jen Martin ; illustrated by Holly Jolley.
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- 1648961738 (softcover)
- 9781648961731 (softcover)
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
With answers to some of our most anxiety-inducing questions, such as "Why do I cringe at teenage me?" and "Why do I keep putting things off?" this insightful guide to our shared human experiences and quirks delves into the science behind 32 of our strangest thoughts and habits.
Award-winning educator Dr. Jen Martin has created the perfect Q&A guide for the curious. In Why Am I Like This? she provides research-based explanations for popular questions about everything from overcoming anxiety and FOMO to why smells make us homesick and why we stick our tongues out when we concentrate.
If you've ever wondered about the psychology and science behind the oddities of our daily lives, this accessible, entertaining, and informative guide is sure to educate you on what, exactly, makes you tick. This charming, vividly illustrated book makes the perfect gift for anyone who has ever stopped to wonder "Why?"
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-125) and index.
Questions to ask your brain: an introduction / by Dr. Jen Martin -- Who am I? -- What makes me tick?
People have been studying how the human brain works for over 2,000 years--but will we ever truly understand what drives us to think, feel, and act in certain ways? Martin shares the latest scientific research from psychology, neuroscience, sociology and other fields. She shares the answers to thirty-three questions about our sometimes weird, often awkward, and always human tendencies, to help readers become more enlightened and feel less alone. -- Adapted from Introduction and back cover.