Assessment Description
Continuing advancements in understanding how the brain wo
Assessment Description
Continuing advancements in understanding how the brain works can have profound effects on learning and professional effectiveness. Exploring advances in neuroscience reveals new information about the brain and provides insights into the cognitive processes that support decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions that are necessary across all fields. Understanding the newest research on how individuals’ brains function and process information and how and why they retain and recall information allows professionals to optimize educational strategies and training programs for enhanced performance and outcomes.
Using the information from the topic Resources and your own research, write a 750-1,000 word reflection that includes the following:
How the brain generally organizes and reorganizes information.
At least three of the latest findings in research regarding neuroscience and brain development with a description of each supported by a scholarly resource (e.g., how the brain is wired, how synapses form and change, brain malleability, emotional responses in the brain, individuals’ unique brain anatomies).
The connection between learning and brain development, including analysis of how this affects your current or future professional settings.
A minimum of two strategies to apply the latest research in neuroscience and brain development to your current or future professional settings.
Identify the ethical considerations that might arise when applying neuroscience in your current or future professional settings.
Reflect on how understanding and integrating advancements in neuroscience can enhance overall productivity in your current or future professional settings.
Support your reflection with 4-5 scholarly resources.
While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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