Week 1 Discussion : History and Development of Cognitive

1-1 Discussion: History and Development of Cognitive Neuropsychology

The field of cognitive neuroscience includes a wide array of disciplines and professions. For example, a research neuroscientist focuses on investigating the differences in brain structures and functions of individuals with a specific diagnosis and those without. A clinical neuropsychologist assesses patients at a medical center. In your discussion post, answer each of the following questions:

? How do you see cognitive neuroscience benefiting the field of psychology?

? How do you see cognitive neuroscience benefiting the patients who seek mental health services?

? How do you see cognitive neuropsychology benefiting society at large?

? How do you think cognitive neuroscience could affect the primary and secondary education of children and adolescents?

? What historical developments in neuroscience have had the greatest effect on the larger field of psychology? Provide examples to support your thinking.

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To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.

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