approaches Flashcards
what does the cognitive approach do?
studies thought process scientifically to explain behaviuour
what types of experiments does the cognitive approach use?
laboratory
field
natural
outline computer model in cognitive approache
input given by senses
processing by brain, processor, has networks, can work in parallel or sequentially using eg. schemas
output in language or behaviour
outline computer model in cognitive approach
reductionist, emotions unlimited and unreliable memory and free will
what are schemas?
collection of ideas\information about the world formed trough experience
how can an information be in respect to schemas
consistent or inconsistent
what happens in the information is consistent with schema?
assimilation
what happens if information is inconsistent with schema
accommodation, schema has to change
which are the 3 types of schemas?
role schemas
event schemas
self schemas
how can schema be negative
stop from learning
lead to stereotypes
research in schema influence
american folk tale changed in recall by English ppl to fit with their schemas
when does cognitive neuroscience starts?
1970
what does cognitive neuroscience do
maps human brain function
lesion studies
electrophysiology
neuroimaging (PET)
evaluation cognitive approach
positive
considers mental processes
big influence on develop of therapies
negative
research mostly carried in artificial situation, low ecological validity
individual differences not taken into account.
