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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Psychology 603/3057/0
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Welcome!Today we'll explore the Cognitive Approach Assumptions. This topic helps us understand how our thinking processes influence behaviour. Let's dive in step by step!
What is the Cognitive Approach?The Cognitive Approach focuses on how we process information. It sees behaviour as the result of mental processes like perception, memory, and problem-solving. Psychologists use this approach to explain behaviours related to thinking and decision-making.
Key AssumptionsThere are two main assumptions in the Cognitive Approach:1. Behaviour is seen as information processing, similar to how computers work.2. The mind processes information in a sequence: input, processing, and output.
Quick check: Which sequence represents the Cognitive Approach?
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Computer AnalogyThe computer analogy compares the human mind to a computer. For example:Input: Information we receive from the environment.Processing: How we interpret or analyse information.Output: The behaviour or response based on the processed information.
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Why is this important?Understanding the Cognitive Approach helps psychologists explain behaviours like memory, decision-making, and problem-solving. It provides tools for analysing how we interpret and respond to the world around us.
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about the Cognitive Approach assumptions, including the computer analogy and information processing. Let's test your understanding with a few questions.
Which of the following are Cognitive Approach assumptions? (Select all that apply)
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What does 'processing' mean in the Cognitive Approach?
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The Cognitive Approach sees behaviour as the result of {{blank0}} processing.
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