Cognitive Approach
Essential understandings
1. Mental processes can be studied scientifically
2. Mental representations guide behaviour
3. Cognitive processes do not function in isolation
4. Biases in cognitive processes can be systematic and predictable
Overview
Topic Constructs Behaviour Supporting evidence
Cognitive processing MSM Decision-making Glanzer & Cunitz (1966)
WMM Bartlett (1932)
Schema theory Darley & Gross (1983)
Dual process model Wason (1968)
Reliability of cognitive Reconstructive memory Confirmation bias Bartlett (1932)
processes Cognitive biases Anchoring bias Yuille & Cutshall (1986)
Loftus & Palmer (1974)
Emotion & Cognition FBM Memory Loftus & Palmer (1974)
Sharot et al. (2007)
[HL] Digital technology Attention Sanchez (2012)
Skills Rosser et al. (2007)
Empathy Konrath, O’Brien & Hsing (2011)
Carrier et al. (2015)
Key
* HL research studies
> optional research studies
Red counter studies
highlight key terms – must know their definitions
Compiled by @oatsnwaffles
Essential understandings
1. Mental processes can be studied scientifically
2. Mental representations guide behaviour
3. Cognitive processes do not function in isolation
4. Biases in cognitive processes can be systematic and predictable
Overview
Topic Constructs Behaviour Supporting evidence
Cognitive processing MSM Decision-making Glanzer & Cunitz (1966)
WMM Bartlett (1932)
Schema theory Darley & Gross (1983)
Dual process model Wason (1968)
Reliability of cognitive Reconstructive memory Confirmation bias Bartlett (1932)
processes Cognitive biases Anchoring bias Yuille & Cutshall (1986)
Loftus & Palmer (1974)
Emotion & Cognition FBM Memory Loftus & Palmer (1974)
Sharot et al. (2007)
[HL] Digital technology Attention Sanchez (2012)
Skills Rosser et al. (2007)
Empathy Konrath, O’Brien & Hsing (2011)
Carrier et al. (2015)
Key
* HL research studies
> optional research studies
Red counter studies
highlight key terms – must know their definitions
Compiled by @oatsnwaffles
