Cognitive approach - Cognitive scripts

Question 1

Give two assumptions of the cognitive approach

Answer 1

1. Behaviour is a product of information processing. 2. The brain can be compared to a computer (computer analogy - input, process, output)

Question 2

Define what is meant by the term ‘cognitive script’

Answer 2

A type of schema about how to behave/act in a social situation based on past personal experiences

Question 3

What is this an example of?
Enter & be seated
Order drinks
Choose food & place order
Wait
Eat
Pay & leave

Answer 3

A cognitive script for restaurents

Question 4

Define what is meant by ‘person perception’

Answer 4

The process of forming expectations and judgements about others using your schemas,stereotypes and biases

Question 5

What can influence your person perception?

Answer 5

Schemas, stereotypes and biases

Question 6

True or false? Cognitive scripts are a type of schema

Answer 6

TRUE