Cognitive Level of Analysis
The Learning Outcomes of the CLOA.
General learning outcomes
Outline principles that define the cognitive level of analysis. (8)
Outline (8) – Give a brief account or summary
Explain how principles that define the cognitive level of analysis may be demonstrated in research. (8)
Explain (8) – Detailed account including reasons or causes.
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the cognitive level of analysis. (22)
Discuss (22) – A considered and balanced review, including a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis. Opinions and conclusions presented clearly supported by appropriate evidence.
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the cognitive level of analysis. (22)
Discuss (22) – A considered and balanced review, including a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis. Opinions and conclusions presented clearly supported by appropriate evidence.
Cognitive processes
Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies. (22)
Evaluate (22) – An appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process with reference to research studies. (22)
Evaluate (22) – An appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process. (8)
Explain (8) – Detailed account including reasons or causes.
Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process. (22)
Discuss (22) – A considered and balanced review, including a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis. Opinions and conclusions presented clearly supported by appropriate evidence.
With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent is one cognitive process reliable. (22)
To What Extent (22) – Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes. (22)
Discuss (22) – A considered and balanced review, including a range of arguments, factors or hypothesis. Opinions and conclusions presented clearly supported by appropriate evidence.
Cognition and emotion
To what extent do cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion. (22)
To What Extent (22) – Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process. (22)
Evaluate (22) – An appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.