Cognitive Approach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of the cognitive approach?
A
The mental processing of information.
2
Q
Give 2 assumptions.
A
- Mental processes help us understand behaviour
* we can understand the mind as an information processor (input - throughput - output)
3
Q
Give 2 strengths.
A
- good scientific status as extraneous variables controlled
- opens ‘black box’ and extended understanding of people
4
Q
Give 2 weaknesses.
A
- computer analogy breaks down - ignores effect of emotion
* cognitive reductionism - ignores emotional influence on behaviour & unconscious factors
