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The Nurture Effect
How the Science of Human Behavior Can Improve Our Lives and Our World
A fascinating look at how nurturing environments can increase people’s well-being in virtually every aspect of our society — from early childhood education to corporate practices. The author, a research psychologist in Oregon, is one of the nation’s leading experts on how to prevent behavioral and psychological problems in children and teens. The author explores a wide range of topics, hypothesizing that if we can tackle smoking as a nation, then we can create a society where every person can thrive. It’s a compelling read about the potential of behavioral science to help solve critical social problems.
Author: Anthony Biglan, PhD
Year of Publishing: 2015
Number of Pages: 252
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Reviews
Ashley Flowers (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to finish this book
sweety95838 (verified owner) –
Awesome book helps understand the importance of empathy, compassion and concern for the well-being of the beings around us.
Carol Evans (verified owner) –
It’s common sense. Thank you!
nunnj (verified owner) –
Absolutely fascinating! Definitely worth the read!
frodin (verified owner) –
Looking forward to diving into this book more and better understanding how impactful our environment is and how that can translate into my work with families and in my personal life
Danielle Stolk (verified owner) –
Interesting book on how behavioral science can be utilized to improve social outcomes in a variety of life domains.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful take on how all aspects help to form brain development; the way they think and act now and in the future. I appreciate the science behind the Nuture Effect and how this book lays a foundation for improving our children’s lives.
Anastasia Harkins (verified owner) –
As a child developmental psychologist major. I found the information in this book insightful, educational, and interesting. We tackle the nature versus nurture argument in my psychology classes. This book really helps with the argument either way honestly, but we can see the impacts of nurture through this book
msalazar (verified owner) –
Worth the read!
Henry Grice (verified owner) –
I loved this book, so important!
JulieAnne2 (verified owner) –
A welcome book for all the adults in the family to read to learn and appreciate the love of the world we live in.
pauljohnsonbend (verified owner) –
Absolutely brilliant, thankful for this read.
Lindsay (verified owner) –
Really great book.
Lindsay (verified owner) –
Great book.
Stephanie Roe (verified owner) –
Lots of information. Can’t wait to learn it all.
Toni Wallisa (verified owner) –
Easy to read and full of great information!
Kelsey Taylor (verified owner) –
So much knowledge.
Candice (verified owner) –
Haven’t finished the book yet. But so far its got a bunch of things I don’t understand.
Kala Branson (verified owner) –
This book has been a great source of information regarding empathy. I am a coach for early childhood educators and this gave me some language I did not previously have to help explain and model how important some of these aspects are to teach to our youngest people.
RobynW (verified owner) –
I agree with the author in most points, and appreciate that his perspective is rooted in decades of research that helps “sell” the concepts to people who think that being nurturing is rewarding weakness instead of building strength. I just found that I didn’t *like* the author, which made the book a struggle. He was also very snide about educators, and while I’m not an educator, he was unfair in labeling them as ‘uninterested in empirical research’ when what I’ve seen is that educators are well aware that a technique that helps, say, 79% of students do better in ten years still means a classroom today where nobody can learn, and means letting 21% of students down, and they feel it’s not good enough.
jessicatull (verified owner) –
i love the book shows us how the brain and our behaviors are connected, just like CBT appoach!
Paula Jenssen (verified owner) –
I would not recommend this book. While I found it to be well researched, I just couldn’t get into the way author presented the data. Tone of book felt patronizing to anyone who might be outliner of what seem to be the targeted audience of a dominant white middle class. I also found myself thinking it seem to oversimplify cases that might have greater depth of issues and seemed to have little empathy for anyone not fitting the mold. For example, not all cases of depression are an act of getting attention. My expection of for book fell short.
Delia C. (verified owner) –
Humans thrive in a nurturing environment, and nurturing creates more healthy, wholesome adults. If it’s done well in the family, responsible, good citizens are created. Can the society as a whole add more nurturing into schools and institutions in our country? Remains to be seen if we can create a nurturing society. It is so much harder now for the young generations, can we put back what is missing?
ANGELA MOLINA (verified owner) –
I feel like the books on here could be use in a book club the tops are so important!
kyrstin.gannon (verified owner) –
This book was helpful in growing my ability to serve clients as a future provider to clients in the community.
biodrbuo (verified owner) –
It was fine. The author makes some good points about how we as a society are not nurturing enough but I don’t really see a strong plan to change this. Besides getting everyone to read this book? Anyway, not my favorite read but not terrible either.
Amberly Glover (verified owner) –
Came within a week, fast shipping.
Amber (verified owner) –
Just as important of a read during infancy as hitting those milestones!
millspjo (verified owner) –
interesting take on human behavior and the applications to so many issues in society.
Olivia Humphries (verified owner) –
A spectacular read
nonirose (verified owner) –
Interesting book outlining research, principles and recommendations. It covers things we do every day that can make a difference in people’s lives. I’m seeing a bit of lack in different cultures and races as part of the whole picture.
Nia Sopiwnik Stewart (verified owner) –
As a parent, I found this book to be helpful in raising good humans. Thank you.
Debra Dreiling (verified owner) –
It’s a great book full of loads of science information. Nurturing Environments!!
Natalee Rothstein (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to read this!
Jamie Willard (verified owner) –
Accessible and helpful behavioral science concepts
Brandy Hess (verified owner) –
Very informative book about having an early intervention in a child’s life that has behavioral issues. With that intervention is important in leading the child in the right direction to have less behavioral issues as the grow up.
Lynda Grounds (verified owner) –
Absolutely perfect for my current line of work.
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