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Approaches in psychology (Cognitive approach (:<3: Definition:…
Approaches in psychology
Cognitive approach
:<3: Definition: Cognitive approach is about mental processes such as remembering, perceiving, understanding and producing language, solving problems, thinking and reasoning.
:star: Related research method: Lab experiment, psychometric tests.
:check: Advantages: Often uses lab experiments which have high levels of control and as they have an IV can establish cause and effect
Standardized tests are easier to replicate
The aim of the study is often explicit so the research is more ethical
Applications can be used to improve everyday life e.g. help understand the development of autism, advising police interviewers
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Social approach
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:star: Related research method: field experiment, natural experiment, observation.
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Physiological approach
:<3: Definition: The physiological approach explores human behavior and experience by looking at people as if they were biological machines.
:star: Related research method: lab experiment, scientific equipment
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