cognitive approach

Question 1

assumptions of the cognitive approach

Answer 1

interanl mental processes can and should be studied scientifically
makes inferences on whats going on inside the brain based on behavour
schemas

Question 2

what are schemas

Answer 2

persons beliefs and expectations developed through experience
helps us process lots of information quickly

Question 3

what are theoretical and computer models

Answer 3

information procesing approach suggests information flows through the cognitive system in a sequence of input storage and retrival like the msm
based on computer functions

Question 4

strength of the cognitive approach

Answer 4

objective scientific methods- lab studies and emerges cognitive neuroscience eg brocas area

Question 5

weaknesses of the cognitive approach

Answer 5

machine reductionist- computer analogy ignores emotion, weakens validity
lacks external validity- research uses artificial stimuli