cognitive approach

Question 1

what does the cognitive approach state?

Answer 1

that reasoning, perception, memory can all be studied scientifically - they study how mental processes affect behaviour

Question 2

what is a ‘schema’?

Answer 2

little ‘pockets’ of information, that are filled through experience, and they act as a framework for the interpretation of oncoming information

Question 3

what do schemas do?

Answer 3

help us to minimise our cognitive load but can also cause us to develop stereotypes

Question 4

what is an inference?

Answer 4

to infer is to go beyond the evidence presented to make assumptions about mental processes that can’t be directly observed

Question 5

what are theoretical and computer models?

Answer 5

• Theoretical model are abstract and use step by step guidelines to show info.
• computer models explain now human mine is similar to a computer
• a theoretical model is MSM
• a computer model is AI

Question 6

what is cognitive neuroscience?

Answer 6

scientific study of the impact of brain structures on mental processes

Question 7

what are some examples of machines used in cognitive neuroscience?

Answer 7

1. PET scans = radio active substance
2. EEG scans = sensors measuring electrical activity
3. MRI scans = magnetic fields and radio waves

Question 8

strength of the cognitive approach (objective)

Answer 8

highly controlled, rigorous methods - brain scans are used (biology and cognitive psychology have come together)

Question 9

limitation of the cognitive approach (infer)

Answer 9

based on inferences rather than observation - often carried out with artificial stimuli aswell

Question 10

strength of cognitive approach (implications)

Answer 10

contributed to AI and development of robots + applied to treatment of depression

Question 11

limitation of cognitive approach (machine reductionism)

Answer 11

reduces complex human mind to a computer - humans have conscience, emotion etc