Cognitive Approach - Intro Flashcards
1
Q
what is cognitive psychology the study of
A
mental processes (cognitive processes)
2
Q
where do cognitive processes go on
A
brain/mind
3
Q
what do cognitive processes include:
A
- paying attention to stimuli (sounds/smells/sights etc)
- how these stimuli are perceived and thought about
- making decisions, problem solving
- understanding and producing language
4
Q
when was the cognitive approach introduced
A
1956
5
Q
what is measured in cognitive psychology
A
mental processes - that we cannot directly observe
6
Q
How can cognitive psychologists find out what is going on inside someone’s mind
A
- surgery
- therapy
- brain scans (such as PET or fMRI) - from cognitive neuroscience
7
Q
what are the 3 assumptions
A
- Computer analogy
- Internal processes
- Schemas
