Cognitive Approach Flashcards
1
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What do they believe can be studied
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They believe that internal mental processes can be studied scientifically
2
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Inference
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The process whereby cognitive psychologists draw conclusions about the way mental processes operate based on observed behaviour
3
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Schema
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Packages of ideas and information developed through experience
4
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Theoretical models
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-simplified representations of theories based on current evidence
E.g. working memory model
5
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Computer model
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The way the mind is compared to a computer in relation to stores and coding
6
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Cognitive neuroscience
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Brain scans such as fMRIs and PET scans allow for image of the brain
- tulving et al found different types of long term memory stored in different sides of the prefrontal cortex
- brain fingerprinting- detects whether people are lying- useful in court- real life application
