Cognitive Eval.

Question 1

FURRI - Cognitive Approach

Fails to consider

Answer 1

Irrelevant as it considers most things

Question 2

FURRI - Cognitive Approach

Universal

Answer 2

Irrevelant as it can be applied to all as everyone learns

Question 3

FURRI - Cognitive Approach

Research support ➞ positives and negatives

Answer 3

• Use of highly controlled/rigourous methods increases internal validity
• Cognitive neuroscience enhances scientific basis of study
• Inference and not direct obersevation leads to overly theoretical and abstract findings
• Artificial nature of research reduces external validity

Question 4

FURRI - Cognitive Approach

Real-world application

Answer 4

• AI
• Treatment of depression (e.g. CBT)
• Reliability of eye witness testimony

Question 5

FURRI - Cognitive Approach

Issues and debates

Answer 5

• Machine reductionism ➞ assumes that human behaviour can be compared to that of a machine which is a limitation
• Soft determinism ➞ behaviour is determined but ability to chose is still there