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One assumption of cognitive approach

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Mind works like a comouter
Input process output

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One feature of cognitive approach

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Study of internal mental processes

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Describe study of internal mental processes

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Internal mental processes can be studied by investigating memory, perception and thinking
Cognitive approach believes we actively process qnd organise info
Studied indirectly by making inferences about what is going in inside the mind based on inviduals behaviour

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What is meant by inferences

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Process where cognitive psychologists go beyond the immediate evidence to draw logical assumptions about how internal mental processes drive our behaviour
Based on observed behaviour

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Feature 2 of cognitive approach

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The use of theoretical and computer models

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Describe theoretical and computer models

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Info processing model eg ABC model

Input- recieve info from environment
Eg sight sound smell
Encoded

Info processing- info is processed and stored as a memory

Output- appropriate behaviour, emotion is performed or retrieval of info occurs

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Feature 3 of cognitive approach

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Role of schemas

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What is meant by a schema

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Schemas are a form of internal mental processeses
They are mental representations
Created through unique knowledge and experience
Held in LTM and can include beliefs such as stereotypes
Schemas can change through life and become more detailed through experience

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The role of schemas (why are they beneficial)

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Beliefs based on past experiences which help us to predict what might happen
Help us make quick decisions which prevent us from being overwhelmed by info from environment

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Why schemas may not be beneficial

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Can cause biased recall
May recall what we expect rather than what we did witness
Negative schemas increase vulnerability to depression

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Explain cognitive neuroscience

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Scientific study of brain, mechanisms, processes and chemistry that are responsible for cognitive/ mental/ thinking processes.
PET scans to investigate how brain activity may underpin mental processes

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