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Drawing on the latest neuroscience, "The Female Brain" explains how the developing fetus’s brain becomes gendered by the eighth week after conception, when testosterone alters specific neural circuits. Leveraging research in psychology, neurobiology, and endocrinology, Dr. Louann Brizendine shows how these biological differences influence women's cognition, emotional attunement, communication styles, and relationship choices throughout life. The book offers a clear, science‑based framework for understanding why women and men often process emotions, language, and social cues differently and provides insights into the long‑term effects of these differences on health and well‑being.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Louann Md Brizendine
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