Cognitive

Question 1

Computer models - how the brain works

Answer 1

Input –> Process –> Output

Question 2

Computer models

Answer 2

• Units found in the brain
• RAM - STM
• Hard Drive - LTM
• Encoding - Processing
• Input from peripherals - Stimuli

Question 3

Schema Theory

Answer 3

• Mental plan made of expectations held in memory
• Used to make decisions/make sense of the world
• Helps fill in gaps of information (eg. about people)

Question 4

Negative Schema

Answer 4

• Can lead to mood disorders such as Depression
• Neg. views about the world -> neg. views about oneself -> neg. views about future -> repeat

Question 5

Cognitive Neuroscience

Answer 5

• Theoretical computer units are physically visible in the brain
• Allows us to correlate the functions of the brain to physical parts
• PET & fMRI scans

Question 6

PET scans

Answer 6

Uses radioactive tracer that goes to the active parts of the brain (£2K)

Question 7

fMRI Scan

Answer 7

Uses magnets to track blood flow to active parts of brain (£500)