PSY 402 Cognitive Neuroscience (PSY402)

PSY 402 Topic 4 Discussion Question 2

PSY-402 Topic 1 DQ2 Describe two methods of research for studying neural function (describe at least one that uses the behavioral or cognitive approach). How do these methods complement one another? What are the limitations of each method?

PSY 402 Topic 7 DQ 2 Chomsky’s theory on the evolution of language suggests that language is generative, meaning that humans have the ability to create a number of unique sequences. Do you agree or disagree with his theory? Give concrete examples from your readings to support your answer.

PSY 402 Topic 2 Assignment, Brain and Nervous System Presentation

PSY-402 Topic 1 DQ 1 Describe the emergence of cognitive psychology and neuroscience – what prompted the development of these fields, and what is significant about the shif from behaviorism to cognitive psychology and neuroscience? What can we understand about human behavior because of neuroscience that we could not have understood before?

PSY-402 Topic 3 DQ 2 What are some of the differences in processing in the dorsal and ventral visual pathways? Imagine you have a friend who has an injured dorsal or ventral visual pathway, describe what that looks like, what deficits would be in their daily functioning, what remains intact.

PSY 402 Topic 4 Midterm Exam - Study Guide

PSY 402 Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 Compare and contrast early and late selection models of attention, and provide examples of each.

PSY 402 Topic 2 Discussion Question 2: Given your understanding of the functions of the different lobes of brain, how might a person be affected by damage to the temporal lobe? Frontal Lobe? Occipital Lobe? Parietal Lobe?

PSY 402 Topic 2 DQ 1 What does the case of Phineas Gage reveal about the localization of functions in the brain? How can modern neuroscientists and psychologists learn from his injury?