cognitive approach

• What is the cognitive approach in psychology?

  A psychological perspective focusing on mental processes
• What is a key assumption of the cognitive approach?

  Schema play a crucial role in understanding
• How do schemas affect our perception of the environment?

  They help prevent overwhelming interpretations
• What can schemas lead to in terms of environmental interpretation?

  They can distort our interpretations of situations
• What types of models do cognitive psychologists use?

  Theoretical and computer models
• What do cognitive psychologists study in relation to models?

  Human and artificial intelligence processes
• Why are theoretical and computer models important in cognitive psychology?

  They help illustrate cognitive processes and functions
• How might cognitive psychologists use computer models?

  To simulate human cognitive processes