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principles that define the CLA (8) (principle 3 (schema theory = cognitive…
principles that define the CLA (8)
introduction
1.
humans are information processors + mental representations guide behaviour
2.
mental processes can + should be studied scientifically
3 underlying principles
3.
social + cultural factors affect cognitive processes
CLA = studies cognition; all mental structures + processes involved in perception, storage + use of knowledge
conclusion
help research into cognition
views from all levels of analysis should be taken into account before reaching a determined decision on what influences behaviour
3 fundamental principles of CLA
principle 2
showed how cognitive processes eg. memory can be scientifically studied
developed 'multistage model' theory of memory
demonstrated by
Atkinson + Shiffrin (1968)
this theory enabled them to study memory as a cognitive process
tested scientifically using appropriate research method
testable theories can be developed + derived from unobservable cognitive structures / processes
mental processes can + should be studied scientifically
principle 3
schema theory = cognitive theory of processing information
the information a person's exposed to is determined by their culture + society
mental representations of knowledge that guide behaviour
Bartlett (1932)
example of cognitive process = schema
therefore different people are exposed to different information = different schemas
social + cultural factors affect cognitive processes
study supports principle that social + cultural factors affect cognitive processes
changing of unfamiliar words to familiar words
eg. canoe > boat + hunting seals > fishing