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.
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