Why does this career path or position interest you? | Homework Help

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1 in the text and review the required websites for the week including the Neuroses Career Center.

In your initial post, discuss a potential career path that interests you in an area of neurosciences and share your answers to the following questions with your classmates:

• Why does this career path or position interest you?
• What brain functions and neurosciences most interest you and why? Select one or more from the following list:
  • Neurological 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 visualization 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 aIDitional requirements (clinical practicum, research background)?
• What types of employment opportunities are available in this area?