PSY 402 Discussion Question with Responses Topic 1 to 8

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?

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 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 4 Discussion Question 2

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 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 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 neuroscien...

PSY 402 Topic 8 DQ 2 Describe the differences between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. Provide an example for each.

PSY 402 Topic 5 DQ2 (Two Responses) Discuss one type of memory deficit, including what part of the brain is affected and how memory processing is interrupted.

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 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 5 DQ2 (Two Responses) Discuss one type of memory deficit, including what part of the brain is affected and how memory processing is interrupted.

PSY 402 Topic 6 DQ 2 How can college students use the information on metacognition to improve their academic work? What strategies will you employ in your future academic work?

PSY 402 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1