What are 3 assumptions about the cognitive approach?
1.thought processes should be studied scientifically 2.the mind works like a computer 3. stimulus and response is appropriate only if though process is considered
1 of 5
what is a schema?
a collection of ideas that are formed through experience and allow us to predict what happens next
2 of 5
what are 3 strengths of the cognitive approach?
1.emphasis on mental states 2. explains some memory processes 3. society affects our thinking
3 of 5
what are 3 weaknesses of the cognitive approach?
1.mechanist 2. reductionist 3. ignores social, emotional and motivational factors
4 of 5
what is the cognitive approach?
the study of how internal mental processes work
5 of 5
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
what is a schema?
Back
a collection of ideas that are formed through experience and allow us to predict what happens next
Comments
No comments have yet been made