the cognitive approach Flashcards
(6 cards)
assumptions
internal mental processes can be studied scientifically,
a way of studying internal processes is through the use of computer models-
refers to the process of using computer analogies as representation of human cognition
e.g msm- atkinson & shiffin
schema
mental framework of beliefs and expectations that influence our cognitive processing
contain our understanding of an object, person or idea
cognitive neurosicence
is associated to the underlying neural bases of cognitive functions
came into prominence following the use of techniques like frmi/pet to identify regions of the brain that may be associated w functions like language comprehension/speech
strength, objective scientific methods
cog psychologists employ highly controlled & rigorous methods of study able to infer cognitive processes at work
lab studies produce replicable, objective data
in addition, the emergence of cognitive psychology has enabled the 2 fields of bio/psych to come together to enhance the scientific basis of study
this means that the study of the mind has a credible scientific basis
strength, practical application
cog probably the dominant psychology approach today & has been applied to a wide range of practical & theoretical contexts
e.g cogntive psych has made an important contribution to the field of AI and development of robotd
cog principles have also been applied to the treatment of depression & improved the reliability of ewt
supports the value of cog approach
limitation, based on machine reductionism
similarities between human mind & operations of a thinking machine e.g computer (in/outpouts, storage system, use of central processor.
however computer analogy has been criticised
such machine reductionism ignores the influence of human emotion & motivation on the cognitive system & how this may affect out ability to process info
MR may weaken cog
approach validity
