Dr. Vance is investigating human memory. He uses a computer analogy to design a cognitive model of how the brain stores and retrieves information. To test this model, he conducts highly controlled laboratory experiments where participants are asked to recall sequences of abstract geometric symbols under timed conditions.
With reference to Dr. Vance's study, discuss two limitations of the cognitive approach in psychology.
248 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Approaches in Psychology, covering Learning approaches, Cognitive approach, Biological approach, Psychodynamic approach (A-level only), Humanistic Psychology (A-level only), and Comparison of approaches (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.