cognitive approach-the basic assumptions

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for the basic assumptions of the cognitive approach?

Answer 1

-Focus on internal mental processes
-The mind is like a computer
-Mental processes can be scientifically studied
-Active processing of information
-Focus on schemas
-Importance of cognitive development

Question 2

What does the cognitive approach focus on?

Answer 2

It focuses on internal mental processes like thinking, memory, perception, and problem-solving.

Question 3

How is the mind compared in the cognitive approach?

Answer 3

The mind is often compared to a computer, taking in information, processing it, and producing output (behaviour).

Question 4

Can mental processes be scientifically studied in the cognitive approach?

Answer 4

Yes, they can be studied scientifically using lab studies, computer models, and brain scans.

Question 5

How does the cognitive approach view people in terms of information processing?

Answer 5

People are active participants who actively process information from their environment, unlike passive learners in behaviourism

Question 6

What is a schema in the cognitive approach?

Answer 6

A schema is a mental framework that helps us interpret and process information based on past experiences

Question 7

How does cognitive development occur in the cognitive approach?

Answer 7

Cognitive processes develop over time through biological and environmental influences, with stages of development as proposed by theorists like Piaget.