2. Introduction to Perspectives in Psychology

5. The Cognitive Perspective

Focus

Behaviour is affected by our expectations and how we process, store and retrieve information.

Key ideas

The mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, storing  and using information help determine our actions.

Cognitive psychologists study perception, memory, learning and judgement.

 

 

Jean Piaget: 

Known for his cognitive developmental theory in children.  His ideas have had a huge impact in parenting and education.

Theories of cognitive development.