Cognitive approach Flashcards
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Cognitive
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Relates to mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning
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Schema
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Mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing
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Inference
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Reaching a logical conclusion on the basis of evidence and reasoning
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Cognitive neuroscience
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The scientific study of biological structures that underpin cognitive processes
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Computer model
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Refers to the processes of using computer analogies as representation of human cognition
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Theoretical model
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Simplified representations of a particular mental process based on current research evidence
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Assumptions
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- Internal mental processes can be studied scientifically
- Mental processes are private and can be observed, so cognitive psychologists can study them by making inferences based on observable behaviour
- Humans are information processors - resembles computers
