Cognitive approach exam questions

Question 1

Describe the assumptions of the cognitive approach. (12)

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Question 2

Describe the formation of one relationship using one of the assumptions of the cognitive approach. (4)

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Question 3

Outline the ‘computer analogy’ and ‘schemas’ assumptions of the cognitive approach. (4+4)

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Question 4

Identify three assumptions of the cognitive approach. (3)

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Question 5

Desrcibe two assumptions of the cogntive approach. (8)

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Question 6

Explain the assumption of the ‘computer analogy’. (4)

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Question 7

Explain the assumptipon of the ‘internal mental processes’. (4)

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Question 8

Explain the assumption of ‘schemas’. (4)

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Question 9

Apply your knowledge of the assumptions of the cognitive approach to explain one human behaviour. (10)

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Question 10

Apply your knowledge of the ‘computer analogy’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 11

Apply your knowledge of ‘internal mental processes’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 12

Apply your knowledge of ‘schemas’ to explain one human behaviour. (5)

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Question 13

Outline the cognitive assumption ‘computer analogy’ and one other cognitive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 14

Outline the cognitive assumption ‘internal mental processes’ and one other cognitive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 15

Outline the cognitive assumption ‘schemas’ and one other cognitive assumption. (4+4)

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Question 16

Describe how the assumptions of the cognitive approach are applied in one therapy. (6) -CBT

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Question 17

Describe the main componentes of CBT. (12)

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Question 18

‘Cognitive restructuring’ is one principle of CBT. Desrcibe two other principles of CBT. (8)

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Question 19

Evaluate ethical issues raised in CBT. (8)

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Question 20

Evaluate one cognitive therapy in terms of its effectiveness. (10)

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Question 21

Describe and justify methodology used in Loftus and Palmer 1974. (10)

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Question 22

Desrcibe the procedures of Loftus and Palmers 1974 study. (10)

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Question 23

Describe the findings and conclusiosn of Loftus and Palmers 1974 study. (8)

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Question 24

Evaluate the methodology in Loftus and Palmers 1974 study. (12)

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Question 25

Evaluate the procedures in Loftus and Palmers 1974 study. (12)

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Question 26

Evaluate Loftus and Palmer’s (1974) research ‘Reconstruction of automobile destruction: an
example of the interaction between language and memory’. (10)

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Question 27

Describe the findings and conclusions of Loftus and Palmer’s (1974) research ‘Reconstruction of automobile destruction: an example of the interaction
between language and memory’. (10)

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Question 28

‘The methodlogy used in Loftus and Palmer’s (1974) research “Reconstruction of automobile destruction: An example pf the interaction between language and memory” offers us a valuable, scientific insight into eye-witness testimony.’ Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (8)

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Question 29

‘However interesting or valuable the findings offered in Loftus and Palmer’s research are, the research is limited by both methodological and ethical problems.’ Evaluate Loftus and Palmer’s 1974 research. (16)

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Question 30

‘The reliability of eye-witnesses is so poor that no conviction should happen if the only evidence is eye-witness testimony.’ With reference to this quote, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (24)

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Question 31

Discuss the view that eye-witnesses are reliable. (24)

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Question 32

‘Eyewitnesses are incapable of remembering and recalling accurate information of an event, therefore eyewitness accounts are always unreliable and should never be used in criminal convictions.’

Discuss to what extent you agree with this statement. You should demonstrate your understanding of psychological knowledge and research in your response. (24)

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Question 33

Evaluate two strengths and two weaknesses of the cognitive approach. (12)

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Question 34

Discuss the weaknesses of the cognitive approach. (8)

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Question 35

‘In order to change human behaviour we need to understand conscious thinking patterns, and this can be achaived through scientific observation.’ With reference to this quote, compare and contrast the cognitive and psychodynamic approached in psychology. (12)

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Question 36

Compare and constrast the cognitive approach and the biological approach. (10)

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Question 37

Compare and constrast the cognitive approach and the psychodynamic approach. (10)

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Question 38

Compare and constrast the cognitive approach and the behaviourist approach. (10)

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Question 39

Compare and constrast the cognitive approach and the positive approach. (10)

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Question 40

Explain one strength and one weakness of the cognitive approach. (4+4)

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Question 41

‘Eyewitnesses are incapable of remembering and recalling accurate information of an event, therefore
eyewitness accounts are always unreliable and should never be used in criminal convictions.’

Discuss to what extent you agree with this statement. You should demonstrate your understanding of psychological knowledge and research in your response. (24)

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