Cognitive Maltreatment and Neural Development
Resources
Required Text
Mossler, R. A., & Ziegler, M. (2016). Understanding development: A lifespan perspective. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
· Chapter 7: Cognitive Development
· Chapter 8: Language Development
· Chapter 9: Intelligence
Required References
Perry, B. D. (2009). Examining child maltreatment through a neurodevelopmental lens: Clinical applications of the neurosequential mode of therapeutics (Links to an external site.) . Journal of Loss and Trauma, 14(4), 240-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325020903004350 Retrieved from https://7079168e-705a-4dc7-be05-2218087aa989.filesusr.com/ugd/aa51c7_7d97a755275a4336856c216612c22563.pdf
Recommended References
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2013, Oct 31). InBrief: The science of neglect [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3j5UVCSCA (Links to an external site.)
University of the Rockies. (2006). Observational learning: The research of Albert Bandura (Links to an external site.) . [Video file]. Intelecom Online Resources Network.
University of the Rockies. (2006). Use of reinforcements and punishment in shaping a child’s behavior (Links to an external site.) . [Video file]. Intelecom Online Resources Network.
Week 3 – Discussion
Cognitive Maltreatment and Neural Development
Chapter 5 of the course textbook discusses the brain development of the child in early life as well as the impact of accidents and maltreatment. The required article by Perry (2009) illustrates and defends an approach to child maltreatment based on neurodevelopmental analysis that seeks to understand and treat abuse victims with reference to the areas of the brain affected.
Based on these readings, account for or respond to each of the following in your initial post:
· Analyze the findings of the Perry study, addressing the strengths and shortcomings of the neurodevelopmental approach. Are there limits to this sort of approach, and if so, what alternative approach might add something to a neurobiological analysis?
· Offer a real-life experience, alternative study, or recent news report that in some way illustrates or casts light upon Perry’s findings.