The cognitive approach Flashcards
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Cognitive
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relates to mental processes such as perception, memory and reasoning.
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Schema
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A mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing. They are developed from experience.
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Inference
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reaching a logical conclusion on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
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Cognitive neuroscience
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the scientific study of biological structures that underpin cognitive processes.
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Computer model
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refers to the process of using computer analogies as representation of human cognition.
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Theoretical models
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in cognitive psychology, models are simplified (usually pictorial) representations of a particular mental process based on current research evidence.
