Cognitive Approach Flashcards
What is the Cognitive Approach focused on?
- Scientific study of internal processes
- Investigated neglected human behaviour:
> Memory
> Perception
> Thinking
What are theoretical models?
A simplified representations based on current research evidence.
How are theoretical models presented & what do they suggest?
- Boxes & arrows
- Indicate cause, effect, stages of a mental process
- Often updated
Give examples of theorietical models.
- Multi-store model
- Working memory model
What are computer models?
- Mind is compared to a computer
- Concepts used:
> CPU
> The Brain
e.g hard drive = where memory is stored
What is the term used to describe a ‘Cognitive framework’
A schema
What is the purpose of a schema?
- Helps organise & interpret information in the brain
State the consequence of a schema along with a given example.
Consequence = Development of stereotypes
E.g How old an old person will likely act
How a type of food will likely taste
What is the emergence of cognitive neuroscience
- Study of living brain
What is the purpose of the emergence of cognitive neuroscience?
- Gives detailed info of brain activity involved in mental processing
Name the 1st strength of Cognitive Approach.
- Practical Application:
> Better understanding of formation of impression of other people
> Better understanding of formation of errors & biases
> Successful treatment: OCD, depression
Name the 2nd strength of Cognitive Approach.
- Scientific Approach:
- Provides rigorous method for collecting & evaluating evidence
- Conclusion = based far more than common sense
Name the 1st limitation of Cognitive Approach.
- Ignores emotions & motivation:
> Motivation is irrelevant to a computer
> Fails to explain why cognitive processes take place
Name the 2nd limitation of Cognitive Approach
- Limitation of computer models:
> Computers don’t make mistakes
> Humans make mistakes
