The cognitive Approach

Question 1

Give the main assumption of the cognitive approach.

Answer 1

Should be studied indirectly by making inferences about behaviour.

Question 2

Outline the two models of the information processing model.

Answer 2

• Theoretic model - features relevant to humans.

- Computer model - features relevant to computers.

Question 3

Give an example of a theoretical model.

Answer 3

• Multi Store model of memory.

- Working memory model.

Question 4

Outline the algorithm process of the cognitive approach.

Answer 4

The information is imputed by the surroundings, the information is dealt with and the behaviour is outputted.

Question 5

Define a schema.

Answer 5

Information held by an individual relating to certain circumstances/places/emotions.

Question 6

Outline the emergence of cognitive neuroscience.

Answer 6

Labelled by Miller and Gazznaiga and include techniques such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

Question 7

Give 2 advantages of the cognitive approach.

Answer 7

• Techniques such as PET and fMRI scans have allowed for research in other areas of psychology eg. Tulving with types of long term memory.
• Practical validity PET and fMRI scans and the application of this theory to dating websites.

Question 8

Give 2 disadvantages of the cognitive approach.

Answer 8

• Naive to metaphorically contrast a complex such as the brain to a lass complexity such as a computer.
• Laboratory experiments - ow ecological validity - low pop. validity - low mundane realism etc.