General Learning Outcomes
- Outline principles that define the cognitive level of analysis (for example, mental representations guide behaviour, mental processes can be scientifically investigated).
1. Human Beings are information process and that mental processes guide behavior
2. The mind can be studies scientifically by developing theories and using a number of scientific research methods
3. Cognitive processes are influenced by social and cultural factors.
2. The mind can be studies scientifically by developing theories and using a number of scientific research methods
3. Cognitive processes are influenced by social and cultural factors.
- Explain how principles that define the cognitive level of analysis may be demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
- Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the cognitive level of analysis (for example, experiments, observations, interviews).
- Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the cognitive level of analysis.