PSY 334 Week 1 Assignment | Wilmington University

PSY 334 Week 1 Assignment | Wilmington University

Week 1 Written Assignment: Phrenology vs. Neuroimaging

In a one to two page paper, address the following question with your opinion, but be sure to base your opinion on some of the discussion presented in week one’s resources. Research outside of these sources might be needed and is always encouraged.

Are modern neuroimaging techniques attempts to map out brain functioning any more useful than phrenology’s attempt to do the same back in the 18th century? Explain your thoughts. 

A good approach to completing this assignment would be:

·         One paragraph on the history of phrenology (search phrenology, Francis Gall, etc.)

·         Next explain some of the various neuroimaging techniques (EEG, fMRI, etc.) in 1-2 paragraphs

·         Finally compare the limitations of these modern techniques to the faults associated with phrenology to see if this comparison is justified (1-2 paragraphs)

Please write your paper in APA format. Submit this assignment through Blackboard by Sunday at 11:59 pm. Please see the rubric for a detailed explanation on how your grade will be determined. Please be sure to include citations and a full reference for each source utilized.

 

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