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Key Assumptions |
1. Focus on internal mental processes. 2. Assume mind is similar to a computer. 3. Believe processes can be indirectly studied by observing behaviour and making inferences. |
1. Focus on... 2. Analogy 3. Inferences |
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Internal Mental Processes |
Language Thinking Memory Attention Perception |
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Schemas |
Mental framework about a concept based on personal experience. Over reliance leads to false memories. |
Framework Unfamiliar situations Over-reliance |
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The Computer Analogy |
Theoretical model: compare inputs, outputs and processes of the brain to a computer. |
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Cognitive Neuroscience |
Combines cognitive and biological. Emerged in late 20th century. Focuses on: biological aspects underlying cognition, & neural connections involved with mental processes. |
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Neuro-Imaging |
PET & fMRI: reveal which parts of brain are active during particular mental processes. |
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Strengths |
1. Practical applications: developed CBT, improving lives. 2. It is scientific: relies heavily on lab experiments, thus capable of cause and effect between internal mental processes and behaviour. |
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Weaknesses |
1. Lacks ecological validity: experiments involve exposure to meaningless stimuli- may not offer valid explanation for real life behaviour. 2. Reductionist: claim all behaviours are caused by internal mental processes. Accused of psychological reductionism. |
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