Which of the Following Is True of Cognitive Theorists' Perspective

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of cognitive theorists' perspective on social anxiety disorder?

• A)They view social anxiety disorder as merely a behavioral problem with no cognitive factors contributing to the behavior.
• B)They suggest that social anxiety disorders are rooted in early childhood experiences.
• C)They argue that people with social anxiety disorders tend to focus on the negative aspects of social situations.
• D)They posit that people with social anxiety disorders externalize their anxiety of the social situation and make others uncomfortable.

Understand the theories related to academic achievement and motivation.

Recognize the impact of academic self-concept on academic achievement.

Grasp the concept and types of motivation influencing academic goals.

Identify methods and techniques to increase intrinsic motivation in students.

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Definitions:

Critical Periods

Specific times during early development when the organism is particularly sensitive to environmental stimuli, leading to the formation of specific neural and psychological traits.

Sensitive Periods

Specific times in an individual's development when they are more receptive to certain types of learning and environmental influences.

Imprinting

Instinctive form of learning in which, during a critical period in early development, a young animal forms an attachment to the first moving object it sees, usually the mother.

Lifelong Development

The concept that human development is a continuous process that occurs throughout an individual's lifetime, from birth to death.