Cognitive approach;
Three key assumptions of the Cognitive approach:
- That behaviour can be largely explained in terms of how the mind operates.
-That the mind works in a manner that is similar to a computer; inputting, storing and retrieving data.
-That psychology is a science; based mainly on lab experiments.
The Cognitive approach to James Cole's schizophrenia:
- the mind works similar to a computer; James Cole is good at observing and remembering- his mind stores information.
- James has a programmed delusional schema, which is used to protect himself from reality.
Prognosis; He will begin to get worse, as his delusions are being encouraged, and the environment he's in is not going to help him.
Therapeutics:
-Change his environment.
-Give him a way to help break out of his delusions.
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