A/B: Cognitive Approach Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the main focus of the cognitive approach in psychology?
The cognitive approach focuses on understanding internal mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
True or False: The cognitive approach emphasizes observable behavior over internal mental processes.
False
Fill in the blank: The cognitive approach uses models to represent mental processes, one of which is the __________ model.
information processing
What is the role of schemas in the cognitive approach?
Schemas are mental frameworks that help organize and interpret information.
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes cognitive distortions?
C) Systematic errors in thinking that affect judgments and decisions.
What are the two types of memory identified in the cognitive approach?
Short-term memory and long-term memory.
True or False: The cognitive approach ignores the influence of emotions on thought processes.
False
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a therapeutic approach that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model explains how information is taken in, processed, stored, and retrieved.
information processing
Multiple choice: Which cognitive process involves the ability to recall information?
B) Memory
What is the significance of the study of cognitive biases in psychology?
Cognitive biases reveal how people’s perceptions and decisions can be systematically flawed.
True or False: Cognitive psychology only studies healthy cognitive processes.
False
What is the main criticism of the cognitive approach?
It is often criticized for being too focused on mental processes and neglecting emotional and social factors.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive psychology emerged as a response to __________.
behaviorism
What is the main goal of cognitive psychology?
To understand how people acquire, process, and store information.
