Cognitive Approach

Question 1

What’s studied in cognitive approach

Answer 1

Mental processes should be studied
- Contrast behaviourist approach

Question 2

Information-processing model

Answer 2

Mind is like a computer
Input (5 senses)
Processing (once encoded, processed)
Output (behavioural response)
eg: WMM, MSM

Question 3

Schema

Answer 3

-Mental framework of beliefs/expectations
- Helps us respond appropriately
-Developed from experience

Question 4

Cognitive Neuroscience

Answer 4

New technology: FRMI, PET
Tulving Et Al: episodic/semantic memories - opposite sides of prefrontal cortex

Question 5

Uses scientific and objective methods - Strength

Answer 5

E: Lab studies used to infer cognitive processes
Cognitive neuroscience enhances scientific basis
E: Credible scientific basis

Question 6

Counter point

Answer 6

P: Too abstract
E: Uses artificial stimuli
E: Lack external validity

Question 7

Application to everyday life - Strength

Answer 7

E: Applied to wide range of contexts
AI, robots, treatment of depression, improving EWT
E: Supports value of cognitive approach

Question 8

Based on machine reductionism - Limitation

Answer 8

E: Similarities of mind + computers been criticised
> Emotion + motivation influence EWT
Not considered in computer analogy
E: Weaken validity of approach