cognitive approach

Question 1

2 assumptions

Answer 1

Behaviour is a product of information processing

The brain can be compared to a computer

Question 2

sensory memory capacity

Answer 2

unlimited

Question 3

Sensory memory Duration

Answer 3

Less than a second

Question 4

short term memory capacity

Answer 4

7+ -2

Question 5

Define shchemas

Answer 5

ideas of certain aspects.our schemas are stored knowledge of past experiences,tv shows.. tells us what to expect

Question 6

Cues

Answer 6

Our cues are usually related to aj act or word,once one part is unlocked,other information linked to that event or feeling are slowly recalled

Question 7

What’s reconstructive memory

Answer 7

Reconstructive memory doenst record events like a video.Instead fragments are stored.When we recall we reconstruct fragments into a whole.

Question 8

What shortening

Answer 8

When parts of our memory doenst fit into our schemas so they are left out to avoid confusion

Question 9

Rationalisation

Answer 9

parts of our memory are recalled but in a distorted way,to fit our schemas,memory changes

Question 10

Confabulation

Answer 10

parts of our memory is invented t on fill in gaps guided by our schemas

Question 11

Cognitive script

Answer 11

knowledge of behaviours and roles.They tell us what to expect and how to behave.

Question 12

Semantic priming ?

Answer 12

process stimulus quicker when hearing related stimulus

Question 13

Associative priming?

Answer 13

knife and fork are associated together.Paired

Question 14

Repetitive priming

Answer 14

Processed quicker because it has been repeated earlier

Question 15

Why’s priming important

Answer 15

help us make rational choices and logical descisions
allows us to have shortcuts

Question 16

Fundamental attribution error

Answer 16

Giving reason for someone else’s behaviour
Make assumptions and judgements
Think their behaviour is reflection of yours