What are some of the controversies and criticisms in neuroscience?

1. Neuroscience CAN'T explain everything about human behavior (Brooks, 2013). Some things are well beyond what neuroscience is capable of predicting. 2. Be careful of "brain-based learning" and what it prescribes. Make sure it is aligned with proper practices in teaching and learning. 3. Be careful of intensive training for young children (exposing them to foreign languages in pre-school). "No evidence exist for a sensitive/critical period in the first few years of life for mastering skills that depend on extensive training, such as reading, musical performance, or gymnastics" (Berk, 2013, p. 192). Rushing early learning may harm the brain by overwhelming its neural circuits, making it less sensitive to the routine experiences it needs for a healthy start in life.