Cognitive Approach Ao1

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

Thought processes should be studied scientifically- introspection too simple and unscientific
Mind works like a computer output= behaviour

Question 2

Information process model

Answer 2

Input - comes from environment via senses and is encoded
Processing - info processes (schemas)
Output - behavioural response

Question 3

Schema

Answer 3

Mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing - developed from experience

Question 4

Strength of schemas

Answer 4

Predict future and know how to behaves
Help navigate life

Question 5

Limitations of schemas

Answer 5

One bad experience can cause stereotypes
Negative experience cause negative processes

Question 6

Psychologists make…

Answer 6

Inferences and assumptions because mental processes are private so they have to study mind indirectly on basis of behaviour

Question 7

What do they compare

Answer 7

Infer processes from comparison between info and behaviour