Approaches: The Cognitive Approach

Question 1

Define the Cognitive Approach

Answer 1

how ‘Mental processes’ effect our behaviour

Question 2

Outline the cognitive approach:

Answer 2

Assumptions
Theoretical and Computer models
The role of Schema
The emergence of cognitive neuroscience

Question 3

Outline the cognitive approach:

- Assumptions

Answer 3

Internal mental processes can and should be studied scientifically
Can’t be observed, so studied indirect, and inferences are made

Question 4

Outline the cognitive approach:

- Theoretical and Computer models

Answer 4

Theoretical:
Multi-store model of memory
Information flows - input - storage - retrieval

Computer models:
Same coding
develop thinking machines
artificial intelligence

Question 5

Outline the cognitive approach:

- The role of Schema

Answer 5

Schemas are mental frameworks of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing
Developed through experience
Mental shortcut

Question 6

Outline the cognitive approach:

- The emergence of cognitive neuroscience

Answer 6

Study of the brain structure effecting mental processes
fMRI and PET scans used to observe neurological basis
Can lead to diagnosis of different disorders