--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Neurology and psychology, curiously…" description: "\"“Neurology and psychology, curiously, though they talk of everything else, almost never talk of ‘judgment’—”\" — Oliver Sacks" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5f/oliver-sacks-2132_neurology_neurology-and-psychology-curiously-thoug_375053.jpg" --- # Neurology and psychology, curiously, though they talk of… ![“Neurology and psychology, curiously, though they talk of everything else, almost never talk of ‘judgment’—” quote by Oliver Sacks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5f/oliver-sacks-2132_neurology_neurology-and-psychology-curiously-thoug_375053.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5f/oliver-sacks-2132_neurology_neurology-and-psychology-curiously-thoug_375053.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5f/oliver-sacks-2132_neurology_neurology-and-psychology-curiously-thoug_375053.jpg) > ““Neurology and psychology, curiously, though they talk of everything else, almost never talk of ‘judgment’—”” [Oliver Sacks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/oliver-sacks/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Judgment is rarely discussed in neuroscience or psychology despite its central role in decision‑making. **In simple terms:** We rarely talk about judgment in brain science. Key Takeaway Consider judgment when studying behavior. Themes neuroscience psychology decisionmaking Mood thoughtful analytical Type observational clinical When to use this quote - clinical practice - therapy sessions - research design Key Concepts cognitive bias selfawareness Questions to Reflect On - How does emotion shape our judgments? - Can we train better judgment? 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