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Q.1

Describe your personal definition of cognitive psychology. Then describe two important developments in the field of cognitive psychology beyond the use of neuroimaging. Finally, explain how the developments contribute to the field of psychology. Support your response using the Learning Resources and current research.

Q.2

Post a brief explanation of one major impact neuroscience has had on the field of cognitive psychology. Explain how neuroscience might influence social change. Then research one question related to cognitive psychology that is interesting to you. Finally, discuss the research method you would use to investigate that question and explain why your selected method might be most suitable.

Resources

Readings

Cacioppo, J. T., Berntson, C. G., & Nusbaum, H. C. (2008). Neuroimaging as a new tool in the toolbox of psychological science. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17(2), 62–67.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Kanwisher, N. (2010). Functional specificity in the human brain: A window into the functional architecture of the mind. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, 107(25), 11163–11170.

Functional Specificity in the Human Brain: A Window into the Functional Architecture of the Mind by Kanwisher, N. in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 107(25). Copyright 2010 by National Academy of Sciences/Proceedings. Reprinted by permission of National Academy of Sciences/Proceedings via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2007). Cognitive psychology/neuroscience. Baltimore, MD: Author.