Assumptions

Question 1

A1-computer analogy
Computer analogy

Answer 1

The idea that the human mind works like a computer, processing information through input (senses), processing (cognitive functions) and output (recall and behaviour)

Question 2

A1-computer analogy
Cognitive processes

Answer 2

Mental functions such as perception, attention and memory that help processes and stores information similar to a computer software

Question 3

A1-computer analogy
Multi store model of memory

Answer 3

A theory by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968) that explains memory as a system where information enters through sensory input, is processed in short term memory (STM) and can be stored in long term memory (LTM)

Question 4

A2- internal mental processes
Internal mental processes

Answer 4

Cognitive functions eg perception, attention, memory and language that work together to help us understand and respond to or environment

Question 5

A2- internal mental processes
Information processing

Answer 5

The idea that the mind processes information like a computer where we perceive, store and retrieve information to make sense of the world

Question 6

A2- internal mental processes
Introspection

Answer 6

A method developed by Wundt where individuals report their thoughts ad feelings in response to a stimulus to study mental processes Internal

Question 7

A3-schemas
Schemas

Answer 7

Organised packets of info stored in our long term memory, build through experience and use to help us understand the world

Question 8

A3-schemas
Event schema (script)

Answer 8

A schema for a specific situations, guiding expectations and behaviour. Eg knowing what to do in a restaurant

Question 9

A3-schemas
Role schema

Answer 9

A schema that contains expectations about people in certain roles eg that typical behaviour of a nurse or teacher