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what is meant by schema?
mental
and
cognitive
framework that has been built by our experiences, beliefs and expectations
what are influenced by our schemas?
internal mental processes
what is meant by theoretical model?
they describe and explain
mental processes
suggesting that information flows through a
sequence
of stages
what does the computer model suggest?
that there are
similarities
on how computers and humans process information
what is cognitive neuroscience?
combines
cognitive psychology
, neuroscience,
neurology
and
computer programming
to aim to explain cognitive processes
what does the cognitive approach claim?
to understand human behaviour we need to study
internal mental processes
that cannot be
externally observed
What does the cognitive approach in psychology focus on?
Internal mental processes
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How does the cognitive approach view the mind's functioning?
Like a
computer
processing
input
and
output
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What are the key internal processes mentioned in the cognitive approach?
Perception
,
attention
, memory,
problem-solving
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What is a key feature of the cognitive approach?
The use of
theoretical
and
computer models
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What does the multi-store model of memory illustrate?
Information flow through different
memory stores
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What are schemas in the cognitive approach?
Mental frameworks based on prior
experience
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How can schemas be both useful and problematic?
They help make quick
judgments
but cause
biases
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What is a strength of the cognitive approach?
Use of
scientific
and
objective methods
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What type of experiments do cognitive psychologists often use?
Controlled laboratory experiments
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What does the scientific rigour of the cognitive approach help establish?
Cognitive psychology
as a credible field
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How has the cognitive approach contributed to real-world applications?
Through
cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT)
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What is the basis of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
Dysfunctional thinking patterns
cause disorders
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What is a limitation of the cognitive approach?
It relies on
inferences
about
mental processes
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Why are cognitive processes difficult to observe directly?
They are
private
and internal
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What is a criticism of the computer analogy in the cognitive approach?
It underestimates the
complexity
of human thinking
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What important factors does the cognitive approach often overlook?
Individual differences
and
emotional influences
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Which other psychological perspectives are mentioned as more central to emotion?
Psychodynamic
and
humanistic
perspectives
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