Psychological: Cognitive Theories (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Psychological: Cognitive Theories
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What cognitive explanations focus on

Maladaptive thought processes

Beck & Rector model combines

Neurobiological, environmental, behavioral & cognitive factors

% with cognitive impairment (O'Carroll)

75%

Metacognition definition

Cognitive monitoring of one's own thought processes

Executive functioning

Higher-level cognitive processes controlling others

Positive symptoms explained by

Biased info processing & external attributions

Why negative symptoms develop

Strategies to manage high mental stimulation

Dysfunctional thought processing

Abnormal thinking characterising schizophrenia

Key strength of cognitive theories

Integration with biological approaches

Key limitation of cognitive theories

Don't explain what causes cognitive dysfunctions

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