Application of the cognitive approach

Question 1

WHAT HAS THIS APPROACH LED TO?

MEMORY

Answer 1

The study of memory has lead to the development of cognitive interview which has decreased the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory; this should lead to a decrease of
wrongful convictions.

Question 2

WHAT ALSO HAS THIS LED TO?

DEPRESSION

Answer 2

It also helped us understand the causes of depression and the approach also proposes a therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy which has shown to be effective for
a range of mental disorders and unlike drugs has no side effects.