Cognitive Approach

Question 1

behaviourism

Answer 1

the belief that the mind can only be observed based on behaviour and what can be seen- psychologists believe this is not true

Question 2

cognition

Answer 2

processes involving thinking, decision-making, perseption, language, memory, attention

Question 3

working memory model

Answer 3

there is the central executive, which monitors and coordinates the visuo-spatial sketchpad and phonological loop and puts information into the long term memory store. It is more a control of attention.

Question 4

multi-store model

Answer 4

1. sensory memory, short-term memroy (capasity of 7, only lastls 30 seconds), long-term memory (probably infinete storage, lasts with repetition)

Question 5

schemas

Answer 5

mental representations that help us store and make sense of information through past experiences

Question 6

algorithms

Answer 6

a process for coming to the right conclusion, best decision, or correct answer (uses system 2)

Question 7

heuristics

Answer 7

quick mental shortcuts for hopefully producing the right answer

Question 8

confirmation bias

Answer 8

the tendensy to seek information that confirms what you already believe

Question 9

illusory correlation

Answer 9

when you think two things are related because they occur at the same time, when they are actually not related

Question 10

flashbulb memories

Answer 10

highly emotionaly charged memories of important events