The Cognitive Approach Flashcards
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main assumptions
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Behaviours are influenced by our mental processes
2
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What is the theoretical model
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Attempt to derive the step by step mental processes behind behaviour
3
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Examples of theoretical process
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Multi store model or working memory model
4
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What are computer model
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the mind functions like a computer and often uses information processin models to explain behaviour
5
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3 stage process of computer model
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- From environment via senses coded into working memory
- Making sense of information and deciding how to respond
- Behavioural response
6
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What is a schema
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- mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence cognitive processing
- contain our understanding of an object, ppl or an idea
- become increasing more complex during development as we gain more information about an idea/object
7
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What are schemas based on
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previous experience
8
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How does cognitive neuroscience explain behaviour
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- Area of neuroscience dedicated to the underlying neural beliefs of cognitive functions
- uses techniques such fMRI and PET scans to identify regions o the brain that may be associated with functions like language comprehension and speech
9
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Strengths
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- employs the use of objective and scientific methods during research theorises founded on this research can be deemed reliable and therefore valid
- real life implication in treatments, employed broadly by psychologists it form the basis of many successful therapies including CBT
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Weaknesses
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- lab experiment lacks ecological validity artificial task do not reflect how ppl process information in everyday
- compares ppl to machines seeing people as mechanistic and lacking free will oversimplying complex process ignoring the role of emotion
- debates
Soft determinist approach , believing our cognitive systems can only operate within the constraints that we know but recognising that we are free to make our own choices
