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Describe What Is Meant by the "Cognitive Perspective" and Discuss

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Describe what is meant by the "cognitive perspective" and discuss how this perspective differs from behavioural orientations to learning.


Definitions:

Harmful Behaviors

Actions or practices that can lead to negative outcomes for individuals or communities, often impacting health, safety, or well-being.

Emotional Reactions

Affective responses to stimuli or situations, which can vary widely between individuals and contexts.

Catastrophic Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving the anticipation of the worst possible outcomes in a situation, often seen in anxiety and depressive disorders.

Unrealistic Pessimism

The tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes happening.

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