The Cognitive Approach Flashcards

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main assumptions

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Behaviours are influenced by our mental processes

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What is the theoretical model

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Attempt to derive the step by step mental processes behind behaviour

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Examples of theoretical process

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Multi store model or working memory model

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What are computer model

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the mind functions like a computer and often uses information processin models to explain behaviour

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3 stage process of computer model

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  1. From environment via senses coded into working memory
  2. Making sense of information and deciding how to respond
  3. Behavioural response
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What is a schema

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  • mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing
  • contain our understanding of an object, ppl or an idea
  • become increasing more complex during development as we gain more information about an idea/object
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What are schemas based on

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previous experience

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How does cognitive neuroscience explain behaviour

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  • Area of neuroscience dedicated to the underlying neural beliefs of cognitive functions
  • uses techniques such fMRI and PET scans to identify regions o the brain that may be associated with functions like language comprehension and speech
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Strengths

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  • employs the use of objective and scientific methods during research theorises founded on this research can be deemed reliable and therefore valid
  • real life implication in treatments, employed broadly by psychologists it form the basis of many successful therapies including CBT
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Weaknesses

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  • lab experiment lacks ecological validity artificial task do not reflect how ppl process information in everyday
  • compares ppl to machines seeing people as mechanistic and lacking free will oversimplying complex process ignoring the role of emotion
  • debates
    Soft determinist approach , believing our cognitive systems can only operate within the constraints that we know but recognising that we are free to make our own choices
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