Definitions : Topic - Cognitive Approach

Question 1

Inference

Answer 1

Used by pschologists to study mental processes
Mental processes are private but when people make inferences, we get an idea of what they’re thinking.

Question 2

Schema

Answer 2

Are internal mental representations of our world. They can be described as a cognitive framework that help organise and interpret information through our internal computers.

Question 3

Theoretical Models

Answer 3

The theory that when we process information it goes through stages which flow in order. These are sensory input, storage, then retrieval, which is know as internal processes.

Question 4

Falsifiablity

Answer 4

Where a hypothesis has has the potential to be shown to be false by an experiment or observation.

Question 5

Schemas

Answer 5

Packages information developed through experiences/ mental framework

Question 6

Disequilibrium

Answer 6

The child has existing schemas but none of them fit with what they are trying to see.

Question 7

Equilibrium

Answer 7

The child now has new schemas and is able to apply them to what they see.