the cognitive approach Flashcards
How is Behaviour largely explained
inter processes such as thought
how _____________ _______ can influence behaviour
conscious thoughts
what often occurs between a stimuli and response?
complex mental processes
what is the information processing approach compared to?
a computer
how can mental processes be studied?
laboratory experiments
what is a schema?
a mental structure which contains knowledge on experience
what is a theoretical model?
a simplified objective and descriptive representation of how our minds might work e.g the multi-store model
what can schema be affected by?
beliefs and expectations
what is cognitive neuroscience?
the scientific study of the brain/ neurological structures, mechanisms, processes and chemistry.
what is a strength of the cognitive approach?
-based on objective, controlled scientific methodology (CAT scans and fMRI. —> increases control —> extraneous variables are minimised —> see cause effect relationship —> increased validity
what is the cognitive approach based on?
Soft determinism
