Cognitive Approach AQA

What does the cognitive approach primarily focus on?

• External behaviours

• Internal mental processes

• Emotional responses

• Biological functions

Which of the following is an example of a theoretical model in cognitive psychology?

• The multi-store model

• The computer model

• The PET scan

• The MRI scan

What is a schema in the context of cognitive psychology?

• A type of brain scan

• A mental framework of information

• A biological process

• A computer program

What is the role of computer models in cognitive psychology?

• To provide visual representations of mental processes

• To simulate human cognitive processes

• To measure brain activity

• To diagnose mental disorders

Which brain area is associated with episodic memory according to cognitive neuroscience?

• Temporal lobe

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Motor cortex

Which of the following is a real-world application of cognitive research?

• Development of new medications

• Use of eyewitness testimony in court

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Genetic engineering

What is a limitation of the cognitive approach?

• It overemphasises emotion and motivation

• It neglects the role of schemas

• It often overlooks emotional and motivational dimensions

• It is purely theoretical with no practical applications

What does the cognitive approach say about the nature vs. nurture debate?

• It supports only the nature side

• It supports only the nurture side

• It recognises both nature and nurture

• It ignores the debate entirely

What is the main purpose of theoretical models in cognitive psychology?

• To diagnose mental disorders

• To simplify and study complex processes

• To measure physical health

• To create new technologies

Which of the following is a criticism of neuroimaging techniques in cognitive psychology?

• They provide empirical confirmation of brain activity

• They are only correlational

• They are too expensive

• They are not widely used