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Cognitive Processes

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The cognitive processes (CP) outcomes look at how particular cognitive systems are investigated, and the effects they have on behaviour.

There are six cognitive processes outcomes:

  • CP1: Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies.
  • CP2: Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process with reference to research studies.
  • CP3: Discuss how biological factors may affect one cognitive process.
  • CP4: Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process.
  • CP5: With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent is one cognitive process reliable?
  • CP6: Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes.


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Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies.

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Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process with reference to research studies.

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Discuss how biological factors may affect one cognitive process.

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Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process.

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With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent is one cognitive process reliable?

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Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes.

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