Evaluation of the cognitive approach

Question 1

what is a strength of the cognitive approach lending itself to scientific tested under laboratory conditions?

Answer 1

A high level of control can be achieved and the independent variable can be isolated so researchers can established the cause and effect of a particular aspect of behaviour

Question 2

What is a weakness of the cognitive approach lending itself to scientific tested under laboratory conditions?

Answer 2

Studies of cognitive processes conducted in laboratories can lack ecological validity

Question 3

What is a strength of laboratories testing behaviour using scientific equipment?

Answer 3

Equipment used to can the brain is improving

Question 4

What is a weakness of laboratories testing behaviour using scientific equipment?

Answer 4

By using scientific measuring equipment to measure human behaviour researchers are in danger of assuming all human behaviour is a result of information processing, and not allowing for the influence of social and cultural factors on individuals

Question 5

What is a strength of the cognitive approach being reductionist?

Answer 5

The idea that complex behaviour, such as depression, can be explained through negative internal thought processes has led to the development of cognitive therapies

Question 6

What is a weakness of the cognitive approach being reductionist?

Answer 6

The cognitive approach takes a narrow focus and assumes that humans operate like computers, ignores social and emotional factors