Cognitive

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

• internal mental processes should be looked at scientifically
• memory , perception and thinking
• private so cannot be observed so must make inferences

Question 2

Theoretical and computer models

Answer 2

Input , storage , retrieval

Multi store model

Computer analogy

Central processing unit (brain) coding and sores to hold info

Question 3

Role of schema

Answer 3

Packages of ideas and info developed throughout the experience

• can affect persons belief or expectations
• act as a mental framework for interpretation of new info
• allow us to have mental short cut
• as we get older gets more sophisticated

Question 4

Cognitive neuroscience

Answer 4

Mapping brain areas with specific functions
Techniques such as fMRI and PET scans
Neurological basis of mental processing
- brain fingerprinting

Question 5

Evaluation- scientific and objective

Answer 5

Lab experiments
Highly controlled

Allowe biology and cognitive psychology to merge creating a credible scientific basis

Question 6

Evaluation - machine reductionism

Answer 6

Computer analogy
Mind is much more complex

Ignores human emotion and motivation on cognitive system

—memory is influenced by emotion

Question 7

Evaluation- application 2 every day life poor

Answer 7

Mental processes from science is only

So lack external validity

Question 8

Evaluation real life application good

Answer 8

Dominant approach
Applied to practical and theocratical contexts

Helped advancements in AI