Cognitive approach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cognitive approach?
A
Study of internal mental processes
2
Q
Schemas
A
Help us predict / process lots of info / prevents us becoming overwhelmed
3
Q
What does the cognitive approach use?
A
Theoretical / computer models
4
Q
Von Eckhardt
A
Portioned / studied independently
Focus on individual + environment
Separate normal + abnormal cognitions
Typical + generalisable
5
Q
Strengths of the cognitive approach
A
- RW application
- Controlled + objective research
- Can be applied to other areas of psychology
6
Q
Weaknesses of cognitive approach
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- Machine reductionist
- Psychological determinism
- Nomothetic
- Low ecological validity
