What is the focus of the cognitive neuroscience approach? What is the primary critique of this approach?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
• The focus of the cognitive neuroscience approach is to study cognitive development by focusing on brain processes related to cognitive activity.
• The focus is on internal mental processes.
• The primary goal is to identify which parts of the brain are involved in different types of cognitive activity.
• This approach has been useful in understanding developmental delays or disabilities such as autism.
• The primary critique is that the results are largely descriptive rather than explanatory.

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