cognitive approach Flashcards
schemas, models, neuroscience
what do cognitive psychologists think causes behaviour?
internal mental processes
memory, language, emotion, thought
how do cognitive psychologists study the internal mental processes?
inferences
define schema
mental framework of beliefs and expectations developed from past experiences
give an example of a theoretical model
information processing approach
information flows through the cognitive system in stages
what is the difference between theoretical and computer models?
theoretical models are abstract
computer models involve programming a computer
how have computer models been made useful?
in developing artificial intelligence
define cognitive neuroscience
scientific study of the brain structures that underpin cognitive processes
what techniques are used in cognitive neuroscience?
MRI, PET, CT
cognitive approach AO3 - strength 1
supporting evidence, rat-man study
ppts shown either drawing of animals or people, all shown the same ambiguous drawing,
supports the existence of schemas - expectations based on past experiences
lab study high internal validity
cognitive approach AO3 - CA 1
drawings are artificial stimuli
lacks ecological validity
cognitive approach AO3 - strength 2
the use of scientific methods
e.g cognitive neuroscience
has developed from post mortem technique due to technological advancements
cognitive approach AO3 - CA 2
inference is used which is not scientific
too open to interpretation and researcher bias
cognitive approach AO3 - weakness 1
encourages machine reductionism
oversimplifying complex human behaviour with computer models
cognitive approach AO3 - CA 3
contributed to the development of AI
technological advancements increase usefulness
