Cognitive approach
- Created by: Chloe Rugman
- Created on: 19-04-18 09:12
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- The Cognitive Approach
- Internal mental processes
- must be studied by inferring (logical conclusion based on evidence)
- schemas (packet of info) to interpret info/ fill in gaps in absence of info
- based on previous experiences
- could lead to distortion i.e. inaccuracies in EWT
- theoretical models simplify representations of a mental process i.e. flow chart of MSM
- computer models apply computer terms to the brain i.e. LTM hard drive, STM is RAM
- Emergence of cognitive neuroscience
- ability to study the brain w/ non-invasive methods to gain info about structures of mental processing i.e. PET, fMRI
- Strengths
- highly controlled study methods; reliable/ objective data
- established credible scientific basis w/ merging of biological/ cognitive psych
- real life application: led to treatments like CBT, cognitive interview (EWT)
- explains mental disorders i.e. depression
- Weaknesses
- reductionist/ ignores influence of emotions
- lab research lacks ecological validity
- Compares humans to computers: info received by senses & processed by brain
- Internal mental processes
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