Cognitive Approach

Question 1

Cognitive approach

Answer 1

Examination of internal mental processes-eg.perception, memory, attention, consciousness

• cannot be studied directly
• use theoretical models and computer models

Question 2

Study of internal mental processes

Answer 2

• occur during thinking
• EG. Turn information from our eyes into a usable form(perception), choose what to think about (attention ), store information to use in future(memory)

Question 3

Role of schema

Answer 3

Emphasises how perception and memory are shaped by cognitive frameworks

• organise past experiences
• respond to new situations
• examples of top down information processing

Question 4

Use of theoretical models

Answer 4

• Visual representation of internal mental processes
• help simplify and study complex processes
• diagrams or flowcharts

Question 5

Use of computer models

Answer 5

• explain different mental processes

- Eg. Long term memory the hard disk and short term memory viewed as computers random access memory

Question 6

Emergence of cognitive neuroscience

Answer 6

• tries to bridge gap between cognitive and biological approach
• uses non invasive brain scanning techniques like positron emission tomography scans and MRIs
• which parts of brain active while inter mental processes being used
• distinction between different types of long term memory