Researching and Understanding My Topic - WEEK 2

When researching my topic, I learned that there is a lot of information out there that I never knew existed.  I found it difficult to be so broad when do my searches because I am so used to trying to be as specific as possible when I am looking for something on-line.  Okay, so with that said, this is what I learned:

First I started with learning about the field of neuropsychology since I think that I am interested in that field of study, I thought this would be an excellent place to begin.  I would like to learn more about what neuropsychologists do before I make a commitment.  The following two paragraph’s are a direct quote from the main web page giving the definition.

“The brain’s complex mysteries have fueled debate, controversy, and intrigue among scientific professionals for centuries, but only over the past few decades have these mysteries started to become understandable. The field of neuropsychology is one field significantly contributing to our knowledge and understanding of the great spellbinder called the brain.

Fueled by advancements in imaging technology, neuropsychological thinking started to gather momentum during the 1950s and 1960s. It was during this era when research and findings from cognitive psychology and brain physiology were integrated into a new field of study.” (allpsychologycareers.com)

I am fascinated with the way our brains work, (Belinda)

I also discovered a list of ALL psychology jobs that are out there, based on all of the lists that I found in various places uses my new search techniques, I know that I have the most comprehensive list.  This is going to be a way for me to get a visual and literally cross specialties off the list that I am not interested in, then I can really narrow it down.  I love the field of psychology and hope that I have the opportunity to explore it as much as possible.  I know that this research will help me a lot.  Soon I will begin my first internship, and I will be able to add that to my list of research.  I am enjoying all of the new ways of finding information on-line, I feel like I know a secret.

http://www.allpsychologycareers.com/topics/neuropsychology.html