cognitive approach Flashcards
what is cognitive neuroscience
investigates how cognition produced by the interaction of neural mechanisms chemistry and brain structure
what is cognitive psychology
how we perceive store manipulate and interpret information
study processes such as thinking perception memory attention and problem solving
cognitive psychologists think that we should look at internal mental processes to understand behaviour
main assumption of cognitive psychology
that thought processes can and should be studied scientifically
mind acts as a computer INPUT from our senses then outputs in our behaviour and language
what is schema
the cognitive framework that helps organise and interpret information in the brain
what can schema help with
it can help an individual to make sense of new info by filling in gaps
can be used for events or roles can guide behaviour
allows for shortcuts and fill in gaps
disadvantage of schema
can cause us to exclude info that doesn’t fit out already established ideas about the world
can cause stereotypes or lead us to misinterpret
what is theoretical models
these are simplified usually pictorial representations of a particular mental process based on current research evidence. eg the working memory model Baddeley and Hitch
what are computer models
refers to the process of using computer analogies as a representation of human cognition
