The Origins of the Cognitive Perspective Can Be Traced Back

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

• A) memory and perception.
• B) behavior.
• C) computers.
• D) language.

Understand the significance of touch, including the basic sensations involved and the influence of external stimuli.

Explain how mental and physical distractions can influence pain perception.

Comprehend the role of empathy, social support, and other external factors in pain management and perception.

Grasp the concepts of sensory localization and the role of specific physical adaptations in sound localization.

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Definitions:

Extinction

Extinction in psychological terms refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that involves varying reinforcement conditions to change behavior.

Assessment

The systematic evaluation of processes, characteristics, or outcomes often used to measure knowledge, skills, attitudes, or abilities.

DRO Schedule

A Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior schedule involves reinforcing a subject for exhibiting any behavior other than a target behavior, used in behavior modification programs.