Cognitive evaluation

Question 1

Strength

Answer 1

it uses objective scientific method
-cognitive psychologist employ highly controlled and rigorous methods of study researchers able to infer cognitive processes at work
-lab studies to produce reliable and objective data
-emergence of cognitive neuroscience enable biology and cognitive psychology to come together
means study of the mind has credible scientific basis

Question 2

whats a counterpoint

Answer 2

cognitive psychology relies on the interference of mental processes rather than direct observation of behaviour
-too abstract
-research studied carried out with artificial stimuli
therefore research of cognitive process lack external validity

Question 3

Strength

Answer 3

Real world application
-dominant approach
-cognitive psychology made important contribution in AI and developed thinking machines
-Cognitive principles applied to treatment of depression and improve reliability of eyewitnesses testimony
This supports value of cognitive approach

Question 4

whats a limitaion

Answer 4

Machine reductionism
Similarity of human mind and operation of thinking machine
-Machine reductionism ignore influence of human emotion and motivation on cogntive system may affect ability to process info
Suggest machine reductionism weaken validity of cognitive approach