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The Cognitive Approach Flashcards

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What is cognitive psych?

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Study of memory processes and the brain

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How did cognitive psychology arise?

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After WW2, there was a need for deeper understanding of humans and with the developments in computer science leading to new technology it allowed us to study cognitive function.

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1st method of investigating cog psych?

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Observing people

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How can cognitive function be measured in modern day?

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Brain scanning

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A Level Psychology 1: Cognitive (12 decks)

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