Cognitive Approach^

Question 1

LAMPS

Answer 1

Language
Attention
Memory
Perception
Sensations

Question 2

Assumptions

Answer 2

human mind and computer are alike
- encode and store info
Schemas help us make shortcuts

Question 3

Inferences

Answer 3

going beyond evidence to make
assumptions about internal mental
- based on patterns and observations
processes that cant be directly observed

Question 4

Schema

Answer 4

units of info that help us understand the world
- form our beliefs and expectations
the more exposed to them the more knowledgeable

Question 5

Advantages of Schemas

Answer 5

helps predicts what will happen based on experiences
enables us to process lots of info rapidly
prevents us from becoming overwhelmed by envi stimuli

Question 6

Disadvantages of Schemas

Answer 6

can lead to perceptual error or inaccurate memories
can issue biased recall
neg schema may have neg impact on mental health

Question 7

Cognitive Neuroscience & Technology

Answer 7

Tech advanced
- systematically observe
- describe the neurological basis of mental processes
Brain Imaging Tech
- useful in diagnosing mental health conditions
computer models can read the brain as brain fingerprints to analyse if they are lying

Question 8

Broca & Cognitive Neuroscience

Answer 8

developed CN
Post-mortems on Patient Tan
Compared him to a neurotypical brain
Left frontal lobe was structurally different (Broca’s aphasia)
Concluded this was the area for lang production

Question 9

Cognitive Neuroscience

Answer 9

Scientific study of brain structures to see what their role is
Allows us to localise functions
- Broca: left frontal lobe for lang production
Uses brain scans such as fMRIs

Question 10

Cognitive Neuroscience AO3

Answer 10

Real World Application
- Can be used to diagnose and treat conditions
- Frontal lobe is implicated in OCD
Expensive
- Machines can be expensive = impractical
Explanatory Gap
- Other brain regions could also be responsible
- Inferences still have to be made
Reductionist
- Other explanations of beh could be more important

Question 11

Scientific

Answer 11

uses objective scientific methods
lab studies produce reliable objective data
can infer with controlled methods
the study is credible

Question 12

Real World Application

Answer 12

contributions to AI and development on thinking machines
help revolutionise the future
- cog approach is dominant in psy
support its value

Question 13

Machine Reductionism

Answer 13

comparing the mind to a computer
- but humans are more complex
should not be applying cog app. too much
- eye witness testimony is based on accuracy of memories, but research show emotions can alter it
weakens validity