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Neuroarcheology and the Assembly of the Executive Mind
A 1-credit course exploring how evolutionary and neurological perspectives help explain the development of executive brain function and higher-order cognition.
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Course Description
Understanding executive function requires examining how multiple brain systems interact to support complex cognitive behavior. In this presentation, Michael Hoffman introduces the concept of neuroarcheology—a framework that examines brain organization through developmental and evolutionary perspectives. The lecture explores how layers of neural systems contribute to the assembly of the executive mind, supporting functions such as planning, reasoning, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility. Participants will examine how cortical and subcortical networks interact to create integrated executive control. By considering how the brain’s structure evolved and matured, clinicians can gain deeper insight into the mechanisms underlying higher-order cognition. This session provides a broader perspective on executive brain function and highlights how understanding neural organization can inform cognitive assessment and neurological practice.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the concept of neuroarcheology in studying brain organization.
- Recognize neural systems involved in executive cognitive function.
- Identify how brain networks support planning, reasoning, and decision-making.
- Explore developmental influences on executive brain function.
- Apply neurological insights to cognitive assessment and clinical evaluation.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Topic 1 – The Concept of Neuroarcheology
- An introduction to the idea of examining brain development and function through an evolutionary and structural perspective.
- Topic 2 – Foundations of the Executive Mind
- Explore how executive functions such as planning, decision-making, and problem-solving arise from integrated brain networks.
- Explore how executive functions such as planning, decision-making, and problem-solving arise from integrated brain networks.
- Topic 3 – Evolutionary Layers of Brain Organization
- Examine how different regions of the brain contribute to higher-order cognitive processing.
- Topic 4 – Neural Networks Supporting Executive Function
- Understand how communication between cortical and subcortical systems supports executive control and cognitive flexibility.
- Topic 5 – Development of the Executive Brain
- Review how executive functions emerge through neurological maturation and experience.
- Topic 6 – Clinical Implications for Cognitive Assessment
- Discover how understanding executive brain organization may inform neurological evaluation and cognitive assessment.
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Neuroarcheology and the Assembly of the Executive Mind
A 1-credit course exploring how evolutionary and neurological perspectives help explain the development of executive brain function and higher-order cognition.
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