The Cognitive Approach - Outline

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Schema
Cognitive framework, represents ideas and expectations person holds about person/situation. Form through experience, aid in predictions. Useful - fill in gaps when info lacking - past experiences. Not useful - may exclude what doesn't conform to us
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Role of Theoretical Models
T e.g. MSM + WMM help understand cognitive process. Provide scientific means to test predictions, but simplified. Provide illustrative way to display memory stores, cause + effect, + how mental processes occur between diff stores
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Role of Computer models
Some T models similar to computer - use computer analogies to explain theoretical e.g. LTM - hard drive, WMM - RAM. Computer programming allows us to make inferences on human mind how it works, similar to receiving info using computer
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Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience
Allows to study living brain. Uses brain scanning tech when studying cognitive processes. Neuroimaging techniques e.g. PET, fMRI highlight different parts of brain as active when engaging in cognitive activities
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Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience (Burnett et al, 2009)
Found guilt highlighted in numerous brain regions e.g. prefrontal cortex associated w/ high emotions. Brain damaged patients also sometimes used, compared to "normal" people
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T e.g. MSM + WMM help understand cognitive process. Provide scientific means to test predictions, but simplified. Provide illustrative way to display memory stores, cause + effect, + how mental processes occur between diff stores

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Role of Theoretical Models

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Some T models similar to computer - use computer analogies to explain theoretical e.g. LTM - hard drive, WMM - RAM. Computer programming allows us to make inferences on human mind how it works, similar to receiving info using computer

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Allows to study living brain. Uses brain scanning tech when studying cognitive processes. Neuroimaging techniques e.g. PET, fMRI highlight different parts of brain as active when engaging in cognitive activities

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Found guilt highlighted in numerous brain regions e.g. prefrontal cortex associated w/ high emotions. Brain damaged patients also sometimes used, compared to "normal" people

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