Psych Boost Cognitive Approach

• What is the equivalent physical component in humans that processes information?

  The brain
• How do cognitive psychologists view the brain's functions?

  As internal mental processes
• What is cognitive neuroscience?

  A field studying brain and cognitive processes
• What are the defining characteristics of cognitive psychology?

  • Behavior results from internal mental processes
  • Focus on studying these internal processes
  • Common research areas: attention, perception, memory
• Why is memory emphasized in cognitive psychology?

  It is a major unit of study in A-level
• How do cognitive psychologists conduct research?

  Through highly controlled experiments
• What is the benefit of conducting cognitive research in a lab setting?

  It ensures high internal validity
• What is a limitation of studying internal mental processes?

  They cannot be directly observed
• What do cognitive psychologists rely on to study internal processes?

  Making inferences from observed behavior
• What can be inferred from participants recalling a string of digits?

  Short-term memory has a capacity of 7±2
• Who conducted research on the capacity of short-term memory?

  Miller
• What is a schema?

  A mental framework of knowledge
• How do schemas help us navigate the world?

  They simplify information processing
• What is a disadvantage of relying on schemas?

  They can lead to inaccurate recall
• How can schemas influence eyewitness testimony?

  They can alter memory recall accuracy
• What did Loftus find about eyewitness testimony?

  Leading questions alter memory recall
• What is the negative triad in cognitive psychology?

  Negative schemas about self, world, future
• What is machine reductionism?

  Criticism of oversimplifying the human mind
• What is the multi-store model of memory?

  A theoretical model of memory processing
• What is cognitive neuroscience?

  Study of brain structures and cognitive processes
• What techniques allow researchers to observe brain activity?

  PET and fMRI scanners
• What did Tan's case reveal about brain function?

  Broca's area is linked to speech production
• What is a limitation of cognitive psychology's research methods?

  Studies often lack real-life applicability
• How has cognitive psychology influenced therapy?

  Led to the development of CBT
• What is soft determinism in cognitive psychology?

  Behavior has biological and environmental causes
• How does cognitive psychology empower clients in therapy?

  Gives tools to change thinking patterns
• What are the real-life applications of cognitive psychology?

  • Development of CBT
  • Informing juries about eyewitness testimony
  • Treatments for neurological disorders
  • Advancements in artificial intelligence