Discuss the Cognitive Approach to Psychology

Question 1

who came up with 5 main assumptions

Answer 1

Von Eckhardt (1993)

Question 2

what are the 5 main assumptions - 1

Answer 2

cognitive capacity can be portioned

Question 3

what are the 5 main assumptions - 2

Answer 3

focus on the individual and their environment rather than culture

Question 4

what are the 5 main assumptions - 3

Answer 4

we have separate systems for automatic functions

Question 5

what are the 5 main assumptions - 4

Answer 5

we can separate normal from abnormal

Question 6

what are the 5 main assumptions - 5

Answer 6

behaviours are typical and generalisable cognitions

Question 7

essay plan - P1 (EXAMPLE) + Eval

Answer 7

example = MSM
Eval = PP - 18s / M - 7(+/-) 2
Eval = mechanical reductionism

Question 8

essay plan - P2 (EXAMPLE) + Eval

Answer 8

Example = Schema / mediational processes
Eval = Gibson perceptions are natural
Eval = Zulus - Segall - shapes culturally alien

Question 9

essay plan - P3 (EXAMPLE) + Eval

Answer 9

Example = LOC
Eval = soft determinism - MP / free will

Question 10

essay plan - P4 (EXAMPLE) + Eval

Answer 10

Example = ABC MODEL / TRIAD
Eval = CBT 86% with chemo
Eval = REBT 90% ELLIS
Eval = sadder but wiser

Question 11

essay plan - P5 (EXAMPLE) + Eval

Answer 11

Example = language interpretation
Eval = Method reductionism = operationalised behaviour