Assumptions

Question 1

What are the three assumptions of the cognitive approach?

Answer 1

The computer analogy - the human mind
Internal mental processes
The existance of Schemas

Question 2

Explain the assumption of Schemas

Answer 2

Schemas are packets of information that are stored in our long-term memory , they are made from past experiences and can be refined by other experienced . They help us remember key information about things

Question 3

Explain the computer analogy

Answer 3

Its the idea that the human mind will repeat the exact same process when it encounters infomation

Take in info + storage + recall when necessary

(Input) + (process) + (output)

Question 4

Explain the assumption of internal mental processes

Answer 4

The approach sees us as information processors , we have processes which can be positive or negative . They constantly help us to understand our environment