cognitive pt2

• what is the cognitive approach?


  The cognitive approach is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of mental processes such as thinking, perception, attention, and memory. This approach suggests that our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect our behavior and emotions.
• What is a computational model?


  A model that uses computers to make simulations of complex real life processes (such as climate change).

  The cognitive approach makes lots of parallels between the human mind and computers.

  -using a computer analogy, information is inputted through senses,encoded into memory and then combined with previous information to complete a task.
• what is the theoretical model?


  simplified representations of cognitive processes based on current research evidence
• cognitive neuroscience


  the interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language)

  -MRI scans use magnetic fields and radio waves to create an image of the brain
• evaluation of neuroscience?


  -Uses objective, scientific methods (PET scans) which increases scientific credibility of the approach

  -led to useful applications in areas such as mental health and neurological disorders

  -scans are expensive and not widely accessible