Cognitive Assumptions Flash Cards Psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyCognitive PsychologyASWJEC Created by: KittusCreated on: 28-10-19 11:48 3 Assumptions Computer Analogy, Internal Mental Process, Schemas 1 of 9 What is the Computer Analogy? Human brain is like a computer. Input -> Process -> output. During the process we actively use perception, attention and memory which interfere. 2 of 9 Multistore Model Memory is like a warehouse with different departments of knowledge. Short term memory at front and long at back 3 of 9 2 Types of Knowledge Declarative Knowledge (info we know) and Procedural Knowledge (things we know how to do) 4 of 9 What is Internal Mental Process? Perception, attention, memory and language for understanding our surroundings. Finding a match in out memory. 5 of 9 Example of Internal Mental Process We see a dog. We know it's a dog. We have perceived the features, searched our memories for a 'match' then name it with our knowledge of language 6 of 9 What are Schemas? Packets of information for every event role and relationship. They evolve over time with experience. 7 of 9 Do schemas represent reality? No! Built via social exchanges and the media. 8 of 9 2 Types of Schemas Event Schemas (known as scripts) and Role Schemas (tell us about roles e.g. nurse) 9 of 9
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