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Cards (18)

  • How do internal mental processes and schemas affect behavior?
    They influence behavior based on social media use
  • What do CBT and REBT suggest about thought processes?
    They can be changed by individuals
  • What is a strength of the cognitive approach regarding behavior?
    It identifies causes of behavior for therapy
  • What is a weakness of the cognitive approach regarding behavior control?
    Some feel they lack control over actions
  • What does the cognitive approach suggest about the mind's functioning?
    It works similarly to computers
  • What is a strength of the nomothetic approach in psychology?
    It applies concepts to many individuals
  • What is a weakness of the nomothetic approach?
    It may overlook individual differences
  • How does the cognitive approach view nature and nurture?
    It acknowledges both influences on cognition
  • What is a strength of considering both nature and nurture?
    It provides a complete picture of cognition
  • What type of approach is the cognitive approach considered?
    Scientific approach
  • Why is the use of controlled experiments a strength of the cognitive approach?
    It makes concepts replicable and objective
  • How does scientific credibility benefit the cognitive approach?
    It leads to wider acceptance and funding
  • What impact has the cognitive approach had on society?
    Improved various areas like health and justice
  • What is a strength of the cognitive approach in psychology?
    It has led to successful cognitive therapies
  • How does the cognitive approach view human behavior?
    It is dominated by mental processes
  • What is a weakness of the reductionist view in the cognitive approach?
    It ignores emotions and social influences
  • What benefit does a reductionist view provide?
    Offers detailed insights into cognition
  • What is a potential drawback of focusing solely on cognition?
    It may lead to an incomplete understanding