The Origins of the Cognitive Perspective Can Be Traced Back

question 67

Multiple Choice

The origins of the cognitive perspective can be traced back to a handful of European psychologists who were studying

• A)memory.
• B)behaviour.
• C)computers.
• D)language.

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Definitions:

Beck

Refers to Aaron T. Beck, a prominent psychiatrist known for developing cognitive therapy, which later evolved into cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Functional Analysis

An approach in behavior therapy to identify the antecedents and consequences of behaviors to understand and modify them.

Cause And Effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), often explored in psychology to understand behavioral outcomes.

Cognitive Approaches

Psychological methods that focus on understanding how thought processes influence behavior and emotions.