Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach

• How does the cognitive approach view the mind?

  As a computer that processes information
• Why is information processing important in the cognitive approach?

  It explains how we learn and remember
• What does the cognitive approach compare the mind to?

  A computer
• How does the cognitive approach fail to account for creative problem-solving?

  It views problem-solving as sequential steps
• What is one limitation of the cognitive approach?

  Over-simplification of mental processes
• How does the cognitive approach utilize the scientific method?

  By using controlled experiments and brain imaging.
• Which mental processes are emphasized in the cognitive approach?

  Attention and decision-making
• What is the cognitive approach useful for understanding?

  Human behavior and mental processes
• What aspect does the cognitive approach neglect in decision-making?

  The role of emotions
• What advantage does the cognitive approach have over the behavioral approach?

  It explains internal processes, not just observable actions.
• What models help explain why we forget things?

  Multi-store memory model
• In what areas are the insights from the cognitive approach applied?

  Therapy techniques and educational strategies.
• What are the key components of the cognitive approach?

  • Mind as a computer
  • Information processing
  • Focus on thinking, memory, and language
  • Emphasis on attention and decision-making
  • Understanding learning, memory, and problem-solving
• What mental health issues can CBT treat?

  Anxiety and depression
• What is one strength of the cognitive approach?

  It uses controlled experiments.
• What role do cognitive biases play in decision-making?

  They influence how we make decisions
• How does the cognitive approach differ from the behavioral approach?

  It emphasizes mental processes over observable behavior
• Why is it challenging to fully understand how the mind works in the cognitive approach?

  Because internal mental processes are hard to observe
• What challenge does the cognitive approach face in observing mental processes?

  Direct observation of internal processes is difficult
• What complex behaviors does the cognitive approach explain?

  Memory and decision-making.
• Why is the emphasis on mental processes significant in the cognitive approach?

  It shows how internal factors influence behavior.
• How do emotions influence decision-making according to the limitations of the cognitive approach?

  Emotions can strongly influence thoughts and choices
• What are the strengths of the cognitive approach?

  • Uses scientific method with controlled experiments
  • Provides a comprehensive view of complex behaviors
  • Offers practical applications in therapy and education
  • Emphasizes mental processes like thinking and attention
• What types of representations does the cognitive approach propose we use?

  Mental images and concepts
• What tools are mentioned that help observe mental processes in the cognitive approach?

  Brain imaging tools
• Why is over-simplification a limitation of the cognitive approach?

  It reduces complex processes to simple steps
• How is cognitive behavioral therapy related to the cognitive approach?

  It uses cognitive insights for therapeutic techniques.
• How do mental representations aid us according to the cognitive approach?

  They help in problem-solving and decision-making
• What does the cognitive approach focus on?

  Internal mental processes
• What are the key assumptions of the cognitive approach?

  • Focus on internal mental processes
  • Mind as a computer processing information
  • Stages of information processing: attention, encoding, retrieval
  • Use of mental images and concepts for knowledge representation
  • Aids in problem-solving and decision-making
• What stages does the cognitive approach identify in information processing?

  Attention, encoding, and retrieval
• What does the cognitive approach focus on?

  How we process information
• How does studying information processing help in understanding learning?

  It reveals how we learn, remember, and solve problems
• What is a practical application of the cognitive approach?

  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• What key factors does the cognitive approach emphasize in influencing behavior?

  Thinking and attention.
• How does the cognitive approach differ from the behavioral approach?

  It focuses on thinking and memory