Cognitive Assumptions

Question 1

Computer Analogy

Answer 1

Compares human mind to computer

Take In Info (Input) , Store It (Process) ,
Recall It (Output)

During this, cognitive processes actively used (Perception, Attention, Memeory, Language)

Because of that, Mind = Hardware
Cognitive Processes = Software

Example of this approach = Multistore Memory Model (Info input into brain through senses, moves to short term mem, then long term mem)

Question 2

Internal Mental Processes

Answer 2

Essential cognitive processes help make sense of our environment

Perception, Attention, Memory, Language

Work together to allow us to respond to world around us

Introspection used to measure

Question 3

Schemas

Answer 3

Organised packets of info stored in long term mem

Derived from past experience, built up through interaction (via people + env)

Don’t always represent reality e.g. burglar schema = man in balaclava