Question

Should models of cognitive processing try to explain general concepts, or should they focus on the processing of one type of information? For example, should a theory attempt to account for the processing of both language and music or should it focus on just one? Why or why not? Compare and contrast procedural and declarative knowledge. Explain in what types of situations procedural knowledge might be more important than declarative knowledge.

Answer 1

In my view, models of cognitive processes should be conceptualised such that it explains general concepts. A general theoretical formulation that allows for multiple processes at several different stages of cognitive functioning regardless of the type of information is favourable. If we were to regard the brain and our mental processes determinants of our cognition, it is unlikely that the same structure and architecture would use wholly different processes for different stimuli.

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