Cognitive Approach^ Flashcards
LAMPS
Language
Attention
Memory
Perception
Sensations
Assumptions
human mind and computer are alike
- encode and store info
Schemas help us make shortcuts
Inferences
going beyond evidence to make
assumptions about internal mental
- based on patterns and observations
processes that cant be directly observed
Schema
units of info that help us understand the world
- form our beliefs and expectations
the more exposed to them the more knowledgeable
Advantages of Schemas
helps predicts what will happen based on experiences
enables us to process lots of info rapidly
prevents us from becoming overwhelmed by envi stimuli
Disadvantages of Schemas
can lead to perceptual error or inaccurate memories
can issue biased recall
neg schema may have neg impact on mental health
Cognitive Neuroscience
scientific study
Broca
- did post mortoms, left temporal lobe, lang production
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
Cognitive Neuroscience AO3
can be used to localise our functioning to regions in the brain
can be applied in real life situations
- memory for eyewitness testimony
Scientific
uses objective scientific methods
lab studies produce reliable objective data
can infer with controlled methods
the study is credible
Real World Application
contributions to AI and development on thinking machines
help revolutionise the future
- cog approach is dominant in psy
support its value
Machine Reductionism
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
