Neuropsychology

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1 in the text and review the required websites for the week including the NeuroJobs Career Center.In your initial post, discuss a potential career path that interests you in an area of neuroscience and share your answers to the following questions with your classmates:

• Why does this career path or position interest you?
• What brain functions and neuroscience most interest you and why? Select one or more from the following list:
  • Neurobiological theories that explain dysfunctions in vision, language, memory, emotion, and behavior networks
  • Receptor and neurotransmitter theory in relation to behavior
  • Laboratory studies of brain chemicals or structural abnormalities
  • Disorders of language or visuospatial functioning
  • Disorders of memory
  • Disorders of development (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
  • Disorders of aging (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia)
• What academic training is required?
• Are there additional requirements (clinical practicum, research background)?
• What types of employment opportunities are available in this area?