What is going on in your mind? This video explores the Cognitive Approach as part of the AQA A-level Psychology course - we will be exploring internal mental processes, the role of schemas, theoretical and computer models, as well as the emergence of cognitive neuroscience.

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**More information on the Illusions in the Video**
Squares / Circles illusion is the "Coffer Illusion" by Anthony Norcia
Article on it here: https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.co...

RECOMMENDED READING
After some book recommendations to explore Psychology further?
Outliers: https://amzn.to/3YDEsKT
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking: https://amzn.to/3T9W7ZA
Opening Skinner's Box - Amazon https://amzn.to/3ZWKsPW
Lost Connections - Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope: https://amzn.to/3mOdPWA
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results: https://amzn.to/41WvCe2
Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust: https://amzn.to/3mJFV5c
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom: https://amzn.to/3yuHG8L

0:00 - Intro
00:58 - Internal Mental Processes & Inferences
07:59 - The Use of Theoretical and Computer Models
11:14 - The Role of Schema
15:32 - The Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience
19:04 - Test Yourself

I hope you find this video helpful in your understanding of A-level Psychology

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