Cognitive Level of Analysis

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Title: Cognitive Level of Analysis
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Cognitive Level of Analysis 1
Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................2
Emotions and Cognitive Behaviour............................................................................................2
Affective Event Theory...............................................................................................................4
Application of AET Theory........................................................................................................5
Biological Factors of Emotion....................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References...................................................................................................................................8

Cognitive Level of Analysis 2
Introduction
Cognition can be defined as a mental process of learning and understanding through
experiences and senses. It is related to thinking and mental processes. The cognitive analysis
is about how the human mind works. We live in a surrounding with which we interact and
receive information. But it is important to understand how we process that information. The
cognitive analysis is the study of how the human mind processes and it includes the
following:
 Perception: It is what do you understand about the surroundings and how do
you analyse the information that you acquire from the surroundings.
 Attention: It is about taking in the information and processing it actively, by
giving importance to the details of the information processed in the
surroundings.
 Memory: It is about taking in and processing the information in the mind and
then retrieving the observed information when required.
 Language: It is the usage of symbols and signs to process the information
available in the surroundings. It is the usage of words to communicate and
describe what one feels and thinks.
 Thinking: It is a process which involves decision making and problem-solving.
It is a mental activity.
Cognitive abilities are the mental skills related to the brain that we need to perform
tasks and other activities. It includes mechanisms like problem-solving, processing
information, retains the information in the mind and retrieving it when required.
Emotions and Cognitive Behaviour
Cognitive psychology is pure science in which behaviour can be explained in terms of
how the mind functions. It is the study of the mind as an information processor. The cognitive
analysis is based on emotions, behaviour and social factors (Bach, J., 2012). Emotions have a
strong and intense effect on an individual. They are an outcome of the mental, psychological
and physiological state of the human being. They are specific in nature and are dependent on a
particular situation. They help in guiding human behaviour in society. Emotions also affect