1. Introduction Flashcards
What is introspectionism? (ccc introduction)
Examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings
What is a behaviourist? (ccc introduction)
Observing quantifiable aspects of human behaviour
What is gestalt? (ccc introduction)
The study of how people integrate and organise perception information into meaningful wholes
What does cognitive psychology concern? (ccc introduction)
Mental processes, especially concerning sensory stimulation
What does the information processing system allow? (ccc introduction)
An understanding of how the brain functions at a psychological level
What is the formula for the information processing system? (ccc introduction)
Input = processor & storage = output
Why is the information processing system model used? (ccc introduction)
It is refutable
What is the capacity of the processing systems? (ccc introduction)
Infinate
What are the 4 types of methodological approaches? (ccc introduction)
- Experimental psychology
- Computational modelling
- Cognitive neuropsychology
- Cognitive neuroscience
What are the features of Experimental psychology? (ccc introduction)
- Large sample
- All healthy P’s
- Small budgets
What are the features of Computational modelling? (ccc introduction)
- Computer systems used
- Involve parallel distributed processing
What are the features of Cognitive neuropsychology? (ccc introduction)
- Studying the consequences of brain damage on cognitive functioning
- Case study based
- Associated with the modularity of the brain
What are the features of Cognitive neuroscience? (ccc introduction)
- Studies how the brain implements cognitive functions
- Uses neuro-imaging
- Sophisticated techniques needed to interpret data
What is top down processing? (ccc introduction)
Stimulus processing that is affected by internal factors, such as the individuals past experiences
What is bottom up processing? (ccc introduction)
Processing that is directly influenced by environmental stimuli
