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the belief that the mind works as an input and output system with a series of processing steps (like a computer)
information processing model
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main focus isbiological aspect of thought processes and how nervous system can explain these processes. Believes it is necessary to consider physiological reasons for thought.
cognitive neuroscience
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Assumptions of ______ approach: thought processes should be studied scientifically, mind works like a computer, stimulus and response are important but thought processes which occur between should also be considered
cognitive
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Cognitive psychologists primarily study this by looking at behaviour from scientific experiments
internal mental processes
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What can inhibit the development of a phenotype (even if the genotype is present)?
external factors
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nervous system responsible for the body's unconscious actions, part of the peripheral nervous system.
autonomic nervous system
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One of two types of arousal that comes from the autonomic nervous system, body activities which occur at REST eg salivation, digestion and is also important for movement and reactions.
parasympathetic
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One of two types of arousal that comes from the autonomic nervous system, "fight or flight" response, increases and activates physiological responses
sympathetic
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