Cognitive

Question 1

Scientific Methods + counterpoint AO3✅

Answer 1

Lab studies to produce reliable objective results. Emergence of cognitive neuroscience enabled biology and cognitive approach to come together and study mind.✅
BUT relies on inference of internal process. Too abstract and theoretical. Studies use stimuli that don’t reflect everyday life. External validity❌

Question 2

Real world application AO3✅

Answer 2

Made contribution to AI and development of Robots. Revolutionary. Applied to treatment of depression (CBT). Improved reliability of EWT.

Question 3

Machine Reductionism AO3❌

Answer 3

Compares human mind to computer which ignores factors like emotion and motivation. Human mind may be affected by emotional factors (Johnson and Scott anxiety on EWT)

Question 4

2 Cognitive Approach Assumptions

Answer 4

✧ Internal mental processes can and should scientifically studied
✧ Observes behaviour to make inferences about mental processes

Question 5

Role of the schema

Answer 5

✧ Developed through experience
✧ mental framework for interpretation of incoming information received.

Question 6

Role of schema strength and weakness

Answer 6

✅Process information quickly and act as mental shortcuts. Prevents being overwhelmed by environment
❌Distort interpretation/perception of environment can lead to prejudice/stereotypes

Question 7

Theoretical model

Answer 7

Abstract models/ diagrams representing the internal mental process e.g. MSM model, WMM

Question 8

Computer model

Answer 8

Computer simulations of mental processes. Produce a similar output to humans e.g. Siri, Cortana, Alexa

Question 9

Emergence of cognitive neuroscience

Answer 9

✧ Study of the influence of brain structures on
- Mapping brain areas (brocas area damage)
- FRMI, PET scans
- Computer generated e.g. eye trackers