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:
In your responses to no fewer than two of your classmates compare and contrast your respective responses to the Perry study and illustrative examples offering constructive criticism of your respective arguments and conclusions. Additionally identify any insights you have gained as a result of reading the responses of others.
This assignment is worth 5 points of the total course grade.