Multiple Choice
In cognitive therapies, clients are most likely to gain insight about which of the following aspects of their psychological functioning?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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The foundation of cognitive theory is _____.
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the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior
B
the impact of genetic inheritance on personality
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the influence of unconscious drives and childhood experiences
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the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving
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Understand that cognitive theory focuses on internal mental processes rather than external behaviors or unconscious drives.
Recognize that cognitive theory studies how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.
Identify that the foundation of cognitive theory is the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
Compare this with other psychological approaches: behaviorism emphasizes reinforcement and punishment, psychodynamic theory focuses on unconscious drives, and biological perspectives highlight genetic influences.
Conclude that the correct foundation of cognitive theory is the study of mental processes, distinguishing it from other psychological theories.
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