Understanding the Cognitive Approach

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What decade did the cognitive approach develop in?

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The cognitive approach developed in the 1950s.

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What advancement has significantly improved cognitive neuroscience in recent years?

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Brain imaging techniques have significantly improved cognitive neuroscience.

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

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Theoretical models are used to depict the flow of cognitive processing.

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Who identified the link between Broca's area and speech production?

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Paul Broca identified the link between Broca's area and speech production.

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the cognitive approach?

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Behavior is NOT a focus of the cognitive approach.

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Define cognitive psychology.

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Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that studies mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

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What is cognitive neuroscience?

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Cognitive neuroscience is the study of the relationship between brain function and cognitive processes.

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What role do schemas play in cognitive psychology?

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Schemas are mental structures that help organize and interpret information.

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What is the information processing model?

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The information processing model compares the human mind to a computer, focusing on how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.

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What is the significance of the cognitive revolution?

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The cognitive revolution marked a shift from behaviorist approaches to understanding internal mental processes.