cognitive

• definition

  The study of internal mental processes , the role of the schema, theoretical and computer models to explain mental processes. Emergence of cognitive neuroscience.
• role of the schema

  a mental structure which contains knowledge based on experience. It organises information and guides behaviour.

  It affects what we notice, how we interpret, decision making and actions however, it can be biased / misinterpret.
• computer model

  Internal mental processes cannot be studied directly. Theoretical and computer models are used to explain behavior in the cognitive approach
• computer model application

  multistore model (memory)

  1. simplifies complex processes and ignored emotions.
  2. model is too mechanistic.
  3. allows for understanding when not observable.
  4. assume that mediational process occurs between stimulus/response/ output

  
• strengths

  1. really world application such as CBT
  2. controlled experimentation means scientific rigar
• weaknesses

  1. controlled environments lack ecological validity
  2. mechanistic computer analogy leads to machine reductionism
  3. ignores alternative explanations
• conclusion

  it is a valuable perspective that has helped us to understand a wide range of psychological phenomena. However, it is important to be aware of its limitations and consider other perspectives when trying to understand human behaviour.