Strength- Scientific Credibility + Counterpoint Flashcards
The cognitive approach is scientific and has employed…
What has lab experiments produced?
The cognitive approach uses scientific highly controlled studies to enable researchers to infer cognitive processes at work. Lab experiments have produced reliable, objective data. The study of the mind therefore has established a credible, scientific basis.
However, what has the cognitive approach been accused of?
However, the cognitive approach has been accused of machine reductionism.
Though there are similarities between human mind and the operation of computers, what does the cognitive model ignore?
Though there are similarities between human mind and the operation of computers, the cognitive model ignores the influence of human emotion and feelings affect the ability to process info. Computers don’t make mistakes and don’t forget info but humans often do.
